Manchester United monitors Yasin Ayari amid Brighton midfielder search
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Manchester United is considering midfielder Yasin Ayari from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 22-year-old Swede has generated interest after scoring twice in Sweden's World Cup victory over Tunisia. United previously pursued Carlos Baleba from Brighton but were deterred by his high asking price. With Ayari's contract expiring in a year, he may be available for a more manageable fee. Other clubs, including AC Milan and Atletico Madrid, are also tracking Ayari's progress.
- •Ayari scored twice in Sweden's 5-1 World Cup win over Tunisia.
- •Brighton is holding firm on Baleba's price, deterring United's interest.
- •Ayari has 12 months left on his contract, with an option for Brighton to extend.
- •Other Premier League clubs and European teams are also interested in Ayari.
- •United may turn to Ayari if negotiations with West Ham fail.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Yasin Ayari: Why United are eyeing Brighton’s Swedish midfielder
"A new Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder has landed on Manchester United’s radar. Brighton’s Carlos Baleba was high on United’s list of midfield targets last summer, but the Seagulls’ exorbita...
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