English giants eye Club Brugge wingback as future profit

Manchester United have placed Club Brugge’s left‑back Joaquin Seys on a shortlist of four candidates, confirming the English club’s priority to sign the Belgium international who is also impressing the Red (Rode) national team, despite Bart Verhaeghe’s veto on a summer move.

United's left‑back priority

Manchester United view the acquisition of a new left‑back as a key priority for the upcoming transfer windows. The club have identified Seys as one of four candidates, after compiling a series of positive scouting reports. The scouting reports highlighted Seys’s defensive positioning and his ability to contribute to attacks down the flank.

United see Seys as a potential successor or back‑up to incumbent Luke Shaw, whose long‑term status has become increasingly uncertain. The English side hope the young Belgian can eventually challenge for the starting role. Should Shaw’s form decline, United expect Seys to step into the role without a lengthy adaptation period.

Club Brugge's development plan

Club Brugge intend to keep Seys at the Jan Breydel Stadium for as long as possible, allowing him to mature before a lucrative sale. The club have already blocked a summer departure after Bart Verhaeghe exercised his veto. The management believes that regular first‑team minutes at the Jan Breydel Stadium will accelerate his tactical awareness.

Joaquin Seys lures United as Bruges retains him

The club also retained midfielders Vermant and Tresoldi this summer, reinforcing the policy of holding onto key talents. Their continued presence mirrors Seys’s situation, as the wing‑back remains under contract. Both Vermant and Tresoldi have signed extensions, underscoring the club’s commitment to retaining home‑grown talent.

According to TeamTalk, Manchester United’s interest remains active, and the English giants have placed Seys on a shortlist of four left‑backs. The Red (Rode) national team’s performances have only heightened the attention from big clubs.

Club Brugge anticipate that a future transfer could bring ‘many millions’ to the Belgian side, positioning Seys as one of the ‘men of the future’ they hope to cash in on next summer.