Neco Williams: Glasner pushing to thwart United

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20 July 2026

Manchester United’s plans to revamp their midfield are well known, but Michael Carrick will be more than aware of the need to strengthen at the back.

Currently, the Red Devils only have

Luke Shaw

as their senior left-back, while changes are also expected at right-back.

Noussair Mazraoui has been

linked with a move to AC Milan

to reunite with Ruben Amorim, which would leave only

Diogo Dalot

as the recognised right-back.

With

funds tight

and player sales not exactly going according to plan, the ideal recruit would be someone who is versatile and Premier League-proven.

Step up

Neco Williams

of Nottingham Forest. The 25-year-old can play both as a left-back and right-back, and last season, he garnered two goals and four assists.

The Welshman is reportedly

keen to move to Old Trafford

, but

Football Insider

have revealed that new Forest boss Oliver Glasner has other plans.

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The FA Cup and Conference League-winning manager is keen to keep hold of his best players and wants Forest to agree a new deal with the former Liverpool star.

Forest are in active talks with the representatives of

, and they remain confident of agreeing a new long-term deal.

“Nottingham Forest are advancing in contract talks with

amid interest from

Manchester United

, sources have told Football Insider.

“Following the arrival of Oliver Glasner, who is determined to keep his best players at Nottingham Forest this summer, they have no plans to let the full-back move on. They’re still hopeful that they can keep the player at the City Ground.”

Interestingly, should United firm up on their interest and submit a bid, the player could stop these contract talks.

However, with the Premier League winner still having three years left on his current deal, Forest remain in control of the situation and United are unlikely to get their man on the cheap.

As a result, INEOS also have an alternative lined up, with

Julian Ryerson

tipped to make the move should Mazraoui depart.

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