Inside Man Utd's move for Stiller as he emerges as top transfer target

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller as they continue their search for reinforcements in the centre of the pitch.

Central midfield is a key area for reinforcement as United need a player with tenacity and strong technique who can get up and down the pitch.

Toby Collyer is a player for the future who has been loaned out to West Bromwich Albion and while Casemiro is looking fitter at the moment, there are question marks over his speed and agility.

Stiller, 23, has quietly established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s most consistent operators.

A product of Bayern Munich’s youth system, he moved to Hoffenheim in 2021 before joining Stuttgart last summer, where his composure in possession and tactical intelligence have seen him flourish.

Known for his passing range and ability to dictate tempo, he has been compared in style to İlkay Gündoğan—a midfielder United once admired but never signed, reported The Sun.

United had initially placed Carlos Baleba of Brighton as their priority target, but with talks proving complex and competition for his signature growing, club officials are said to be exploring Stiller as a viable alternative.

Reports in Germany suggest Stuttgart would demand a significant fee, with the midfielder contracted until 2027, but Amorim is keen to secure another option before the transfer window closes.

The move comes at a time when United’s midfield depth is being tested. Casemiro remains a key figure but is entering his thirties and Kobbie Mainoo has never figured highly in Amorim's plans.

Amorim has made it clear that United will not delay new arrivals while waiting for outgoing transfers to materialise, and Stiller represents the kind of smart, long-term investment that fits the club’s new recruitment model under Jason Wilcox.

While he may not arrive with the star power of other names linked, his profile could give United the balance and control they have lacked in recent seasons.

If United are to mount a serious push this year, securing stability in midfield is non-negotiable—and Angelo Stiller may just be the understated solution.