Manchester United Shows Serious Interest in Ukraine’s Yegor Yarmolyuk: Will the Young Star Strengthen the Red Devils’ Midfield?

Chas Pravdy - 15 September 2025 13:28

The latest development from European football circles points to a potential transfer boom surrounding one of Ukraine’s brightest talents.

According to reputable sources, the renowned English club Manchester United is seriously interested in acquiring the young Ukrainian national team and Brentford midfielder Yegor Yarmolyuk.

This interest was reported by well-known journalist and host of the popular YouTube channel PROFUTBALL Digital, Volodymyr Zverov, emphasizing that this might be one of the most serious approaches from MU during this transfer window.Sources indicate that the English club is considering the possibility of signing the 21-year-old footballer, who could significantly reinforce the team’s central midfield and add new options in the middle of the pitch.

The transfer fee is rumored to be at least 34 million euros, reflecting Yarmolyuk’s skill level and potential, as he has already gained experience playing in the top tiers of English football.Yegor Yarmolyuk joined Brentford from Dnipro-1 in summer 2022.

Within a year, he was promoted to the club’s main squad, where he has shown promise and the ability to adapt quickly to the demanding environment of the Premier League.

In the current season, he has played in five matches so far, though he hasn’t scored or assisted yet, his performances having earned him a debut call-up to the Ukraine national team.

Yarmolyuk has already appeared in four international matches.The contract he signed in May of this year guarantees his position at Brentford until at least 2031, with an option to extend for another season.

This indicates high ambitions from both sides and the desire for a long-term collaboration, aiming to develop the young player’s career further.Football experts and fans are eagerly awaiting official confirmation of the transfer, which could become one of the most significant moves this off-season.

Manchester United has long been seen as one of the main contenders to strengthen their squad by acquiring young talents from Ukraine and beyond.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian football supporters watch the situation closely, as a successful transfer of Yarmolyuk to one of the top Premier League clubs could elevate his profile across Europe.

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