Transfer news·Manchester United·Updated 4h agoRumoured

Man Utd close in on £50m Igor Matanović deal

Igor Matanović→Manchester United

90%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

€50M

Reported fee

Reports

PlayerFull profile →

I. Matanović

Wingers · Croatia · 23 yrs

80.9

Rating

44.3

Season

46.4

Value

This season

Apps

Goals

Assists

ClubSC Freiburg→LeagueBundesliga→

A I. Matanović move to Manchester United is gathering pace — 2 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Bild, putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

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Story log

6 OctStory opened — 16 sources (Bild, TeamTalk, Yahoo Sports (syndicated coverage of CaughtOffside reporting), FootballTransfers)

What the reports say

Fee reported: £50m (reported valuation in article)Fee reported: €50m (reported valuation in article)2 of 15 cite concrete progress2 cite a named / official source

Premier League clubs (Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea among others) are 'checking on' Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic with potential January interest; no bid yet. — Bild
Reports say Manchester United are among clubs monitoring Freiburg striker Igor Matanović amid potential Zirkzee exit. — Goal
Man United are reportedly having internal discussions about pursuing Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic amid competition from Arsenal; still in early/internally discussed stage, not a concrete bid. — FootballTransfers
Article summarises reports that Manchester United have joined the race for Freiburg striker Igor Matanović alongside Tottenham and others. — LA Premier League

Squad depthScout's view · Goal-getting Winger

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81±0%

Rating

44±0%

Season

46.4

Value index

3g 1a

in 4 apps · Bundesliga

I. Matanović is a 23-year-old winger at SC Freiburg, rated 77.6 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (21.2% of available minutes). He brings 1.11 goal contributions per 90 (0.83 goals, 0.28 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Matanović.

The fitAt Manchester United (Premier League), his Rating of 81 would rank 10th of 28 in the current squad (squad average 68) — against a reported fee of €50M.

The report at a glance

Man Utd close in on £50m Igor Matanović deal — Field Insider report card

15 Reports

BBild
Mixed 63%
Premier League clubs (Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea among others) are 'checking on' Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic with potential January interest; no bid yet.
Premier League clubs (Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea among others) are 'checking on' Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic with potential January interest; no bid yet.
4h agoRead full article →
GGoal
Mixed 54%
Reports say Manchester United are among clubs monitoring Freiburg striker Igor Matanović amid potential Zirkzee exit.
Reports say Manchester United are among clubs monitoring Freiburg striker Igor Matanović amid potential Zirkzee exit.
28 AugRead full article →
FFootballTransfers
Mixed 50%
Man United are reportedly having internal discussions about pursuing Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic amid competition from Arsenal; still in early/internally discussed stage, not a concrete bid.
Man United are reportedly having internal discussions about pursuing Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic amid competition from Arsenal; still in early/internally discussed stage, not a concrete bid.
4h agoRead full article →
LLA Premier League
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Article summarises reports that Manchester United have joined the race for Freiburg striker Igor Matanović alongside Tottenham and others.
Article summarises reports that Manchester United have joined the race for Freiburg striker Igor Matanović alongside Tottenham and others.
2d agoRead full article →
IIndex.hr
Mixed 50%
Croatian/region outlet Index.hr reports interest from Manchester United and Tottenham in Igor Matanović and mentions a price Freiburg might demand.
Croatian/region outlet Index.hr reports interest from Manchester United and Tottenham in Igor Matanović and mentions a price Freiburg might demand.
16 SeptRead full article →
SSportnet (Croatia)
Mixed 50%
Croatian outlet Sportnet reports Matanović addressed the rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United and commented on his current form.
Croatian outlet Sportnet reports Matanović addressed the rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United and commented on his current form.
11 SeptRead full article →
GGazzetta dello Sport
Mixed 50%
Gazzetta dello Sport (live coverage) names Igor Matanović as a target for Fiorentina and reports interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
Gazzetta dello Sport (live coverage) names Igor Matanović as a target for Fiorentina and reports interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
27 AugRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (syndicated piece)
Mixed 50%
Summary piece (Yahoo/Syndicated) reporting on Manchester United interest in Igor Matanović as a potential target amid Zirkzee uncertainty.
Summary piece (Yahoo/Syndicated) reporting on Manchester United interest in Igor Matanović as a potential target amid Zirkzee uncertainty.
27 AugRead full article →
FFootball365 / LiveScore
Mixed 50%
Football365 (LiveScore/Football365 network) summarises Romano’s updates on Zirkzee and links that to United potentially pursuing Igor Matanović.
Football365 (LiveScore/Football365 network) summarises Romano’s updates on Zirkzee and links that to United potentially pursuing Igor Matanović.
27 AugRead full article →
FFootballTransfers
Mixed 50%
Coverage states Manchester United are interested in Matanović as Zirkzee’s future is uncertain; Fiorentina and Tottenham also linked.
Coverage states Manchester United are interested in Matanović as Zirkzee’s future is uncertain; Fiorentina and Tottenham also linked.
18 AugRead full article →
JJutarnji / Sportske Novosti (Croatia)
Mixed 50%
Jutarnji/Sportske Novosti report that Manchester United and Tottenham are tracking Croatian international Igor Matanović.
Jutarnji/Sportske Novosti report that Manchester United and Tottenham are tracking Croatian international Igor Matanović.
15 AugRead full article →
FFourFourTwo
Mixed 46%
Reports (citing Gazzetta) say Manchester United are monitoring Freiburg’s Igor Matanović; article describes it as a developing late-window target.
Reports (citing Gazzetta) say Manchester United are monitoring Freiburg’s Igor Matanović; article describes it as a developing late-window target.
2 SeptRead full article →
TThe Peoples Person
Low-trust 43%
Various news outlets report United interest in Igor Matanović as a potential Zirkzee replacement; article references Fabrizio Romano updates on Zirkzee talks.
Various news outlets report United interest in Igor Matanović as a potential Zirkzee replacement; article references Fabrizio Romano updates on Zirkzee talks.
27 AugRead full article →
TTeamTalk
Low-trust 37%
Manchester United are among six English clubs reportedly monitoring Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic; nothing advanced and no formal bid reported.
Manchester United are among six English clubs reportedly monitoring Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic; nothing advanced and no formal bid reported.
4h agoRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (syndicated coverage of CaughtOffside reporting)
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Reports link Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea as tracking Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic after an eye-catching start to the Bundesliga season (scouting/monitoring, no confirmed offer).
Reports link Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea as tracking Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic after an eye-catching start to the Bundesliga season (scouting/monitoring, no confirmed offer).
4h agoRead full article →