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Sources: Mateus Mane transfer latest as Liverpool and Man United stance revealed for £50m deal

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(Credit: Imago) Mateus Mane transfer latest: Liverpool and Man United stance on £50m fee revealed Thu 26 February 2026 8:30, UK Liverpool and Manchester United will not pay Wolves’ £50million asking price for starlet Mateus Mane this summer, sources have told Football Insider.Wolves have no intention of letting go of the 18-year-old ahead of next season, but Premier League clubs are expected to test that resolve with summer offers for the starlet. However, both Liverpool and Manchester United have decided that they will not be looking to meet the bottom club’s valuation for the attacking midfielder, as sources say that he is still seen as being too raw to justify such a significant fee.



Credit: ImagoRead More: ‘Wow’: This is why Liverpool and Man United want to sign Mateus ManeScouts amazed by Mateus Mane at WolvesFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider earlier this week that scouts from the top Premier League clubs have been wowed by the ability that Mane has shown in recent months.The youngster has flourished under Rob Edwards since his appointment back in November, and he has quickly become one of the league’s emerging stars. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The England youth international has two goals and one assist to his name from 17 league appearances in 2025-26, and that has quickly seen clubs around the Premier League sit up and take notice of him.

Credit: ImagoHe is set to be watched closely by both Manchester United and Liverpool between now and the end of the season, and one or both of that duo may even try and make a move ahead of next term. Read More: ‘Massive’: Stefan Borson reveals how Liverpool would respond to £100m Dominik Szoboszlai bidThis is how Liverpool would react to £100m bid for Dominik SzoboszlaiFormer Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider on Wednesday that Liverpool would “think twice” about accepting a bid for Dominik Szoboszlai, even if it broke beyond the £100m mark.The midfielder has been a key performer for the Reds throughout this season, and that has prompted interest in him from Real Madrid.