Manchester United is planning significant changes to its midfield this summer as part of an ongoing squad rebuild.
Last summer, the club brought in players like Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Senne Lammens to boost their attack and goalkeeping.
The current focus is on the midfield, especially with veteran Casemiro confirmed to be leaving Old Trafford.
Casemiro’s contract expires at the season’s end, and he has indicated a wish to stay in Europe despite interest from MLS and Saudi Arabia.
In anticipation of his departure, Manchester United is looking at potential replacements.
Reports suggest Nottingham Forest’s Ibrahim Sangare is a candidate, along with Elliot Anderson, who has long been on their radar.
Foot Mercato now adds that Villarreal’s Pape Gueye is also being considered.
Gueye, 27, has become a key player for Villarreal since joining from Marseille in the summer of 2024 on a free transfer.
This winter, he played a crucial role for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring in the final to secure a 1-0 win over Morocco.
That goal was his third of the tournament, having scored twice in a 3-1 victory against Sudan earlier. He also has three goals and an assist in 28 matches for Villarreal this season.
Having missed La Liga matches only due to AFCON commitments, Gueye has been reliable in midfield, helping his team maintain third place in the league, trailing only Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Manchester United is reportedly keeping an eye on his situation, as Gueye is set to compete in the World Cup with Senegal following his AFCON success.