Manchester united transfer news
June 18, 2025 – Manchester, England
Manchester United are targeting Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi as they rebuild their team over the summer under boss Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils are said to be interested in 23-year-old Englishman Hudson-Odoi, who enjoyed a decent 2024–25 season with Forest.
Hudson-Odoi, while at Chelsea, has revolutionized his career at Nottingham Forest following the summer transfer, making crucial contributions in terms of goals and assists on the left flank. His speed, flair, and ingenuity have warned several Premier League outfits, but Manchester United appear to be at the forefront of the race to secure his services.
A Top Target in United's Summer Plans
United's bid for Hudson-Odoi is just one component of their wider plan to improve their attack. Having finished the Premier League season with an inconsistent forward line, Ten Hag is reportedly keen to add width and directness to his side. Antony and Jadon Sancho's futures are uncertain, and Hudson-Odoi would form a key role either in the starting lineup or as a match-changer from the bench.
Club insiders claim that the first negotiations will be initiated over the coming weeks, with Forest set to ask for a fee in the region of £35–40 million. Hudson-Odoi is still under contract to Forest until 2027, and the East Midlands club have an impressive trump card.
Recent Business Signals United's Intent
This comes after United's initial major summer signing: Matheus Cunha from Wolves. United signed the Brazilian forward for £62.5 million, bringing some much-needed depth and diversity to United's attacking department. United's signing of Cunha shows that they are serious about making a strong early transfer market move — and Hudson-Odoi could be up next.
What Hudson-Odoi Could Bring
A graduate of the Chelsea academy, Hudson-Odoi was once hailed as one of the most promising young talents in England. After struggling for a level of consistency and playing time in West London — and a lackluster loan period at Bayer Leverkusen — he eventually found stability at Forest. He closed out the 2024–25 season with 8 goals and 6 assists in all competitions, consistently producing match-winning performances.
He would bring some flexibility to United, where he could play both left and right wing or as an attacking midfielder. His ability to beat defenders one-on-one and his quality passing into the box could be a much-needed upgrade on United's wide play, which has too often lacked sharpness.
What's Next?
Though a formal bid has yet to be issued, Manchester United are poised to rekindle their interest in the next few days. Hudson-Odoi, on the other hand, is said to be willing to switch allegiances, though Forest are adamant not to let him go without a fight.
With pre-season nearing, this possible transfer has the potential to happen fast with United aiming to seal their team early on and steer clear of the mad deadline-day scrambles of recent seasons.
Watch out for more news as the Red Devils continue to restructure their team for the 2025–26 season.
