Kaua Elias: Man United eyeing Shakhtar Donetsk forward

TL;DR

Manchester United is reportedly interested in Shakhtar Donetsk forward Kaua Elias as they prepare for the summer transfer window. The club is focusing on strengthening its squad, particularly in midfield.

Key points

Manchester United is monitoring Kaua Elias.
Elias plays for Shakhtar Donetsk.
United's top priority is midfield reinforcements.

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Kaua Elias: Man United eyeing Shakhtar Donetsk forward

Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Kaua Elias ahead of the summer transfer window.

Attacking reinforcements

While bolstering the midfield is believed to be United’s top priority heading into the window, other positions could also come into play.

The attacking department in particular is an area of the pitch that United may be forced to strengthen. Loanees Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are expected to permanently part ways with the club at the end of the 2025/26 campaign.

Rashford is likely to join Barcelona on a permanent basis, while Sancho’s United contract runs out. United have the option of extending Sancho’s stay by an additional 12 months but they have no desire to take it up and would rather let him leave as a free agent.

Then there is the uncertainty surrounding Joshua Zirkzee’s future at the club. The Dutchman has struggled for minutes this term under both Ruben Amorim and interim boss Michael Carrick.

In Benjamin Sesko’s absence last weekend, Zirkzee was given the nod to start against Sunderland but he failed to justify his selection. He was poor as the two sides played out a goalless stalemate at the Stadium of Light. A return to has been mooted for Zirkzee, with the likes of and thought to be keen on adding the Dutchman to their ranks.