Overview

• Former chief scout Mick Brown says Manchester United are watching 21-year-old Aleksandar Pavlovic as Ruben Amorim prioritizes a midfield signing in January.
• United’s first seven Premier League matches produced three wins, three defeats and a draw, reinforcing concerns about their midfield balance.
• Previous interest in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba stalled over a reported £100m-plus valuation, and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton remains on the radar with chairman Steve Parish noting his long contract and Champions League ambitions.
• CaughtOffside reports that Manchester City are also looking at Pavlovic, pointing to possible competition for the Bayern Munich midfielder.
• Italian outlets have claimed United are considering an €85m–€90m offer for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, a scenario not confirmed by the clubs involved.