Liverpool and Manchester United weigh £84m Nmecha as midfield fix on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Liverpool and Manchester United confirmed their interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, the 26‑year‑old rated at £84m, as both clubs search for a new midfield option ahead of the January window.

Why Nmecha fits the clubs' needs

Both Premier League sides view Nmecha as a potential alternative to Bournemouth’s England international Alex Scott, 23, should negotiations for the latter stall. Liverpool, in particular, see the German as a way to bolster their centre of the park without relying on a costly domestic signing.

Manchester United hope Nmecha’s energy, ball‑carrying ability and defensive contribution will add balance and increase competition for places, while his familiarity with English football – after more than a decade in Manchester City’s academy – should aid a swift adaptation.

Financial hurdles and contract details

Dortmund have extended Nmecha’s contract until June 2030, signalling his importance to the German club’s long‑term plans. The club could demand between €90 million and €100 million for his transfer, roughly £76 million to £84 million, according to reports.

A release clause of €80 million is set to become active in the summer of 2027, meaning a January move would likely require a negotiated fee rather than triggering the clause.

Other transfer chatter on Tuesday

Tuesday’s gossip also noted that Aston Villa’s Argentine midfielder Emiliano Buendia, 29, is close to agreeing a new contract after positive progress in talks.

Meanwhile, Liverpool right‑back Trent Alexander‑Arnold, 28, is reportedly weighing a future at Real Madrid after growing frustrated with limited playing time, with his former club among several monitoring his situation.

Additional rumours mentioned Manchester United’s interest in Roma’s 23‑year‑old Brazilian full‑back Wesley and a potential Juventus battle for 57‑year‑old Italian Antonio Conte should United dismiss head coach Michael Carrick, though these details fall outside the core Nmecha story.