Manchester United are exploring a possible deal to transfer Stuttgart defensive midfielder Angelo Stiller to Old Trafford in 2026. Ekrem Konur.
After a summer of heavy investment aimed at rebuilding the front line following a dismal 2024-2025 season – one that ended with no silverware and a dismal fifteenth place finish – Ruben Amorim has now shifted focus to strengthening his midfield ranks.
With Casemiro’s contract set to expire at the end of the season and uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of both Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte, United are now looking at potential options to strengthen their midfield and have been linked with several players in recent weeks ahead of the January transfer window.
The latest to be linked to the club is according to Stiller Ekrem Konurwho claims the Red Devils are exploring a deal for the Germany international as a possible midfield option.
The journalist adds that the 24-year-old is on Ruben Amorim’s six-man shortlist in midfield, which also includes Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Brighton’s Carlos Baleba.
Stiller has shown significant improvements since joining Stuttgart. Despite the club’s poor performance in the Bundesliga last season, the German midfielder has been remarkable and has truly cemented himself as one of the best performing midfielders in the competition.
Stiller to Man Utd
Last season in the Bundesliga, the midfielder averaged 6.2 ball recoveries per match, in addition to 3.3 ground duels and one aerial duel won per match.
He committed just one foul per match and collected just five yellow cards all season – a commendable record in one of Europe’s fastest and most attack-oriented leagues.
Offensively, Stiller contributed five assists, particularly excelling with his distribution, averaging 2.6 accurate long passes per game and almost 94.6 touches per game, reflecting his key role in Stuttgart’s build-up.
He has also shown further improvements this season and played a crucial role in that The Turnaround of the Swabians, whThey have won six of their last seven Bundesliga games.
With significant improvements seen in Sebastian Hoeneß’s possession-based system this season, Stiller has been crucial to the team’s progress and ability to retain possession. He completed 86.2% of his passes, according to Fbref.
With the Germany international putting in consistently impressive displays, interest in his services is expected to be high this summer, so Man United will have to act quickly by making a concrete offer in the region of his £39 million. Transfer market valuation.
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