Manchester United’s stunning 5-4 aggregate victory over Lyon has sent shockwaves through Europe, reaffirming their ambition under Ruben Amorim.
With a Europa League semi-final spot now secured, attention is quickly shifting towards United’s summer strategy — and it’s already proving aggressive.
Ineos have made it clear that long-term squad planning is just as important as immediate success, especially with Amorim’s youth-driven philosophy taking shape.
The club are closing in on a blockbuster deal for Matheus Cunha, but even as negotiations progress, several more names are quietly being pursued behind the scenes.
United’s focus on securing young, high-potential talent has led them straight to the gates of Paris Saint-Germain.
According to RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins via X, United are among a trio of clubs circling 17-year-old PSG defender Axel Tape, who has decided against signing a professional contract in France.
The teenager, comfortable as both a central defender and midfielder, will be free to leave this summer — a development that has alerted Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham Hotspur, with the German side reportedly in pole position.
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Despite competition, Ineos are hopeful that Tape’s departure from PSG could open the door for a move to Manchester.
Axel Tape isn’t the only rising French star United are targeting.
PSG teammates Mahamadou Sangare and Oumar Camara are also firmly on the radar at Old Trafford, with both players admired for their technical quality and tactical versatility.
The French recruitment drive doesn’t stop there.
Le Havre striker Enzo Kana-Biyik is expected to join United in the coming weeks, with reports suggesting a deal is imminent.
In addition, Lille’s 16-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged as another target, as United look to secure future-ready players before they explode onto the global scene.
It’s a bold vision by Ineos — one that aims to stack the club with some of the brightest talents in Europe, while Ruben Amorim continues building towards silverware now and stability later.
The new regime is wasting no time, and United’s summer window is already shaping up to be one of the most forward-thinking in recent memory.
🚨 🔴🔵 Axel Tape ne va pas signer son premier contrat professionnel au PSG.
Le Bayer Leverkusen est bien positionné pour l’accueillir. Tottenham pousse aussi pour récupérer le joueur polyvalent de 17 ans. pic.twitter.com/jy9IrPzGSS
— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) April 24, 2025
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