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Manchester United prepares £35 million bid for Waldemar Anton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Manchester United prepares £35 million bid for Waldemar Anton

Summary

Manchester United is set to submit a £35 million bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton. The move comes as United seeks defensive reinforcements amid injury concerns for players like Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez. United's management has expressed doubts about the fitness of current defenders, prompting interest in Anton, who can also play as a right-back. The defender's performances in the ongoing World Cup may influence his market value, as his contract runs until 2028. United has been proactive in scouting Anton, who joined Dortmund from Stuttgart in 2024.

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•Manchester United considers a £35 million bid for Waldemar Anton.
•United faces injury issues with Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez.
•Anton plays as a center-back and right-back for Borussia Dortmund.
•His current contract is valid until 2028.
•Performances at the World Cup could raise Anton's price.

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8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Waldemar Anton: United ready to submit opening bid

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Manchester United could do with reinforcements at the back given the injury-prone nature of several stars.Matthijs de Ligt was sidelined from November until the end of the season, and following his op...
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