Sources: Man United set sights on Nottingham Forest player, this is current state of play
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(Credit: Imago) Sources: This is what it will take for Man United to sign Ibrahim Sangare as plan revealed Mon 9 March 2026 12:48, UK Manchester United are keeping close tabs on Nottingham Forest midfielder Ibrahim Sangare as they plot a potential summer move, sources have told Football Insider.United have got the Ivorian on their radar at the moment as an option to strengthen their midfield, but he is not one of their main priorities for the upcoming summer window. Man United’s recruitment team have identified the 28-year-old as a player who could make the step up to play for an elite club, and sources say that Forest may even be forced into offloading him if they are relegated.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUBIbrahim Sangare’s experience sparks Man United decisionSangare is now into his third full season at the City Ground, and he has finally been able to cement himself in the starting XI. CompetitionAppsGoalsAssistsEredivisie8995Ligue 17826Premier League5123Europa League2723Champions League143–Conference League5––Sangare’s senior experience sorted by competition, as per FBref.His displays for the East Midlands outfit have piqued the interest of one of the division’s top clubs in United, who are also said to be impressed by his experience.
Man United to benefit from Forest ‘fire sale’Football Insider revealed last week that Nottingham Forest could be forced into a “fire sale” of some of their key players if they suffer relegation into the Championship.The likes of Anderson, Murillo and now Sangare have all attracted interest from some of the Premier League’s ‘big six’ of late, and they will lack the power to keep hold of their stars if they finish inside the bottom three. United may not view Sangare as one of their top targets at the moment, but relegation for Forest would likely make a deal significantly easier for them, while also potentially reducing the fee that would be needed.