Manchester United targets Ibrahim Maza to bolster attacking options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Manchester United is reportedly pursuing Ibrahim Maza from Bayer Leverkusen to enhance their attacking lineup. After a challenging start to the season, where the team struggled to capitalize against Manchester City, the coaching staff has emphasized the need for another attacker. Maza, 20, has impressed early this season with one goal and two assists. United will face competition from Arsenal, Manchester City, and Atletico Madrid for the versatile midfielder. Leverkusen has set a high asking price of around £60 million for the player, who is under contract until 2030.
- •United struggled to score against ten-man City recently.
- •Ibrahim Maza has one goal and two assists this season.
- •Leverkusen wants around £60 million for Maza.
- •Manchester City, Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid are also interested in Maza.
- •Maza can play as an attacking midfielder or on the wings.
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