A report from football journalist Ed Aarons of the Guardian has stated that Manchester United are interested in signing 18 year old French midfielder Mohamed Kader Meïté, who currently plays for Ligue 1 side Rennes. The talent youngster has already made 17 league appearances for the club this season, scoring 3 goals and also providing 1 assist in the process
Surprising transfer report links Manchester United with Mohamed Kader Meïté
The transfer report from Ed Aarons mentions that Manchester United are planning to launch an official move for Rennes teenager Kader Meité, having already held talks with the striker’s representatives. The highly rated 18-year-old is said to be valued at around €30 million, though United face competition from Al Hilal, who are also keen on securing his signature.
Manchester United aren't the only ones interested in Mohamed Kader Meïté
An earlier report from CaughtOffside confirms that other Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Brighton, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Brentford have all sent scouts to watch Meïté over the past month.
The report adds that Mohamed Kader Meïté has caught the attention of Premier League clubs with his speed, composure, and finishing ability. Additionally, despite his young age, the impressive maturity shown by the striker is said to be another major factor that has attracted all clubs.
Crystal Palace leading the race for Brentford and Brighton target Mohamed Kader Meïté?
The same report from CaughtOffside further states that Crystal Palace have emerged as the most proactive club in the race for Mohamed Kader Meïté, having made a formal enquiry for the teenager earlier this month. Their interest fits Palace’s long-term recruitment approach of signing high-potential youngsters who can grow into Premier League regulars, following the successful pathways of Michael Olise and Marc Guéhi.
While several English clubs continue to monitor Meïté’s development, the strongest financial move so far has come from the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hilal reportedly submitting a €40 million bid. However, despite the lucrative offer, sources close to the player say he is not convinced about a move to the Middle East at this stage. Meïté believes his growth is best served by remaining in Europe and is inclined to wait until the summer, when more clubs can enter talks with clearer plans and budgets.
Our opinion on the Mohamed Kader Meïté to Manchester United transfer reports
There have been so many contrasting transfer stories on Mohamed Kader Meïté in recent weeks, and none of them have been from top-tier sources like Fabrizio Romano or David Ornstein. Thus, at the moment, we feel like it's too early to give a definite transfer opinion on Kader Meïté since we don't know for certain what his next move will be.
One thing is for sure though, the French midfielder has a huge chance of ending up as a superstar footballer in the future, as Rennes have an excellent record of developing talented youngsters into world-class superstars. The likes of Petr Cech, Eduardo Camavinga, Ousmane Dembele, and Raphinha are prime examples of this.
