Manchester United has finalized their choice for Diogo Dalot's replacement: this player is truly impressive with a £50 million price tag.
On 8 Feb 2026 GMT+7, the popular football media outlet Team Talk reported that Manchester United is considering signing Michael Kayode, a strong Italian right-back from Brentford, a fellow Premier League team, to strengthen their squad this summer.
The report revealed that Manchester United is planning long-term for the right-back position. There are rumors that Diogo Dalot, the current number one, might transfer this summer despite having a contract until summer 2028.
Sources close to the player confirmed to Team Talk that Manchester United's interest in 21-year-old Michael Kayode has increased over recent weeks. They see him as an attractive option and have been monitoring his performance before making an offer to Brentford this summer.
Michael Kayode's strengths include speed, physical strength, aerial ability, delivering crosses from the flank, exceptional long throws, playing out from the back, and strong defensive contributions. His estimated value is about £50 million, given his contract with Brentford runs until 2030.
However, Manchester United faces competition for Michael Kayode from several top European clubs, including Premier League rivals Manchester City and Newcastle United, as well as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain.
