Manchester United set for unexpected transfer as Bundesliga giants seek sold Luton star Erik ten Hag
Manchester United could be in for a huge transfer windfall as former defender Teden Mengi is attracting interest in Europe.
The former Red Devils centre-back is having an impressive season in the first division for newcomers luton city.
Mengi was a highly rated prospect in united man as he rose through the youth ranks, but only played 35 minutes in the first team.
And after multiple loan spells, his 14-year association with his boyhood club ended in August 2023, as coach. Erik ten Hag It kept him going.
The 21-year-old joined Luton following their first promotion to the top flight.
Since then, its shares have risen tremendously and Mengi attracted a lot of interest in January with Fulham and crystal Palace supposedly looking at him.
There was no move last month, however, more impressive performances since then have made clubs across Europe take notice.
Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen They are now keeping an eye on the Luton defender and sent scouts to watch him last weekend, according to Mirror.
Leverkusen have reportedly tasked their UK scouting boss Matthew Green to keep an eye on Mengi following talks with Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet.
Unfortunately he did not participate in the match against Sheffield United due to injury, so the Germans will likely have to visit again.
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The interest in Mengi will not have surprised Man United as they had apparently already planned for a situation like this.
They included a substantial sell-on clause in the deal with Luton, meaning they will receive a large chunk of the fee if he joins Leverkusen.
United could see a future deal and their decision to install a clause in their contract looks like it could pay off.
However, Hatters boss Rob Edwards will be unwilling to let Mengi go, despite being aware of the fact that interest from bigger clubs would arise.
Speaking about rumors of his departure in January, Edwards said: “We knew this could happen in the longer term.
“But he's done very well, so you can understand that, a 21-year-old, playing so well against the best players in the world. I understand that, but he's staying with us.
“It's a really important thing for us to keep this group together. Gary (Sweet) has also reiterated it to me: unless we want someone to do it, nobody leaves.”
Luton host Manchester United this afternoon, with Mengi and his ex Red Devil Tahith Chong looking to recover an old club.
