Dalot Finished Man Utd Chiefs Ready to Sign Wesley from AS Roma
Manchester United have identified a gap in their right‑back position after Diogo Dalot’s performances this season have left the club questioning his long‑term future. The Red Devils are reportedly poised to sign 23‑year‑old Brazilian wing‑back Wesley from AS Roma, a move that could refresh a defence that has struggled to keep clean sheets.
Dalot’s form fuels the search
Dalot, now 27, has been criticised for both defensive lapses and limited attacking output in the opening weeks of the 2026‑27 campaign. United have conceded eight goals in five Premier League matches, and the back four still relies heavily on players signed before 2019. With Matthijs de Ligt nursing an injury, the club’s hierarchy feels the need to upgrade the right flank urgently.
Wesley, praised by journalist Shaun Connolly as a “flamboyant attacking full‑back”, has thrived under Gian Piero Gasperini at the Stadio Olimpico. The Brazilian ranks in the 85th percentile for expected assists, completed crosses and progressive carries, and his relentless running has helped Roma sit atop Serie A, ahead of Inter Milan on goal difference.
Transfer details and obstacles
United rate the Roma man highly and believe his engine will translate well to the Premier League. However, securing his signature will be challenging; Gasperini values the player and Wesley is still under a five‑year contract signed last summer. No fee has been disclosed, but the club’s willingness to act suggests a significant investment.
Meanwhile, the club’s recent attempts to strengthen the right side have fallen short, with failed pursuits of Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall and Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde. The failure to land those targets underscores the urgency behind the Wesley pursuit.
Beyond the transfer saga, the article also outlines the background of James Beavis, a senior editor at GIVEMESPORT. Via Reuters, it notes that Beavis has over a decade of experience in online football media, graduating with a Sports Journalism degree from Southampton Solent University in 2012. He joined Football FanCast in 2016 after a three‑year stint at Shoot Magazine, progressing from freelance writer to editor before moving to GMS in 2020.
Beavis has cultivated strong relationships with top‑tier journalists such as Fabrizio Romano, Dharmesh Sheth and Ben Jacobs, regularly engaging them as part of an exclusives initiative. His network underscores the depth of reporting behind the transfer rumours surrounding United and Wesley.