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Tottenham target would ‘jump’ at the chance to join Man United, but the race remains open

Igor Matanovic’s stance on his future has now come to light, as Tottenham battle Man United, Chelsea, and Arsenal for the striker’s signature. Matanovic has…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic reportedly favors a permanent transfer to Manchester United ahead of rival Premier League suitors.
Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal are also monitoring Matanovic, though a transfer is deemed more likely next summer.
Matanovic has scored 15 goals across all competitions so far this season for German club Freiburg.

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Manchester United reportedly hold an advantage over Tottenham, Chelsea, and Arsenal in the race for Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic. According to Football Insider, the 23-year-old Croatian forward would jump at the chance to complete a permanent transfer to Old Trafford. However, the report indicates that Matanovic is unlikely to depart Freiburg during the January window, making a summer switch to the Premier League more plausible.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are prioritizing replacing Richarlison with a new center-forward under manager Roberto De Zerbi. Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez has also emerged at the top of Spurs' wishlist for January following his strong early-season form.

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