The German international, who spent time at Manchester City's academy, is viewed as a 'strategic reinforcement' who could help evolve the team's physicality and technical balance. United are also reportedly interested in Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson.
Nmecha's reported wage increase from £83,000 to around £150,000 per week would place him among the club's top earners but below the biggest contracts, signaling long-term investment rather than immediate star power.