Manchester United eye £10 million move for Leicester City defender Ben Nelson

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19 July 2026

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the

Leicester City

defender,

Ben Nelson

According to a

Daily Mail

report,

Manchester United

could look to make a move for him this summer, and he could cost around £10 million. The 22-year-old has already informed

that he wants to leave the club following their relegation to League One.

The opportunity to play for

will be exciting for Nelson. It would be a major step up in his career, and

are one of the biggest clubs in the world. Meanwhile, West Ham United are keeping tabs on the England under-20 international as well.

It remains to be seen which of the two clubs makes an acceptable offer for him. The asking price seems quite reasonable, and

certainly has the financial muscle to get the deal across the line.

The 22-year-old defender could be a solid long-term option if he impresses in the Premier League; he might be able to hold down a spot in the future.

At £10 million, Nelson could prove to be a bargain acquisition for

Manchester United is unlikely to have any difficulty convincing the young defender. He will be attracted to the idea of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Apart from his ability to slot in as a central defender, he can operate as a left back as well. His versatility could be an added bonus for

. He will be able to slot into multiple positions during injuries and rotation. He could be a valuable member of the first team squad next season.

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