{"id":18295,"date":"2026-07-17T17:59:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18295"},"modified":"2026-07-17T17:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:59:42","slug":"hugo-larsson-eintracht-frankfurt-set-new-price-for-man-united-target-man-united-news-and-transfer-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=18295","title":{"rendered":"Hugo Larsson: Eintracht Frankfurt set new price for Man United target &#8211; Man United News And Transfer News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"penci-post-entry-inner\">\n<p>\t\t\t<i class=\"penci-post-countview-number-check\" style=\"display:none\">4<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Manchester United are in line to strike a cut-price deal for Hugo Larsson after holding talks with the Eintracht Frankfurt maestro\u2019s representatives, according to the latest report from Germany.<\/p>\n<h5>Midfield Maestro<\/h5>\n<p>Having been likened to Spanish superstar Rodri, Larsson has emerged as one of the most exciting midfielders in the Bundesliga since arriving from Malm\u00f6 in 2023 in a club-record sale.<\/p>\n<p>Possessing a 6\u20192\u2033 frame, with surprising mobility for such a tall player, the Sweden international is a physical monster. Analyst Ben Mattinson <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ben_Mattinson_\/status\/1663599438969831447\" target=\"_blank\">praises<\/a> his \u201cinsane running power and stamina\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>But Larsson is not just an enforcer who does his best work without the ball. Rather, the 22-year-old has the skillset to develop into an excellent anchor in midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Mattinson contends he is \u201cvery composed on the ball and press resistant as he regularly receives the ball from deep and turns casually past pressing attackers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This pairing of technique and physical attributes is a rare combination, making Larsson an attractive proposition for a club in need of a new No.6 \u2013 such as the Red Devils.<\/p>\n<h5>United ramp up their pursuit<\/h5>\n<p>A report relayed by <em>The Peoples Person<\/em> revealed Manchester United, led by sporting director Jason Wilcox, and Newcastle United have \u201cboth held talks\u201d with Larsson\u2019s camp over a switch to England this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Crucially, the Swede is understood to be open to leaving Eintracht Frankfurt for a bigger club. Arsenal and Liverpool have both been previously credited as suitors, while Atletico Madrid are also interested.<\/p>\n<p>But in a major boost for Manchester United, and their counterparts on Tyneside, Frankfurt have slashed their asking price from last summer\u2019s \u20ac60 million (\u00a350m) valuation, according to <em>Absolutely football<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInternally, the asking price at the start of (last) season was \u20ac60 million. Such a sum is now considered rather unrealistic. Nevertheless, Eintracht Frankfurt wouldn\u2019t let their midfielder go for less than he\u2019s worth. Reportedly, at least \u20ac40 million would be required to even enter into serious negotiations,\u201d the German outlet claims.<\/p>\n<p>If INEOS have learned that a bid worth in the region of \u00a334 million is all that is required to sign Larsson, it is little wonder they have chosen to open talks over a deal for a player who looks the perfect complement to Kobbie Mainoo.<\/p>\n<h5>Final Thoughts<\/h5>\n<p>With Manchester United having agreed a \u00a350 million deal with Chelsea for Andrey Santos, followed by triggering the \u00a335m release clause in Youri Tielemans\u2019 contract with Aston Villa, the need for a powerhouse at the base of midfield is obvious.<\/p>\n<p>If the Red Devils can add a third recruit to the mix, one who stands 6\u20192\u2033 tall with pace and power in abundance, it will bring their total spend on the midfield rebuild to just under \u00a3120 million \u2013 or roughly the same price Manchester City paid for Elliot Anderson.<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image Christian Kaspar-Bartke via Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The Peoples Person has been one of the world\u2019s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. 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