10 African players who made transfer moves in the summer 2026 window

Mohamed Salah has emerged as a primary transfer target for Manchester United this summer, with sources indicating serious negotiations between the Egyptian winger and the Old Trafford club. Salah, 34, has spent the last nine seasons at Liverpool, where he has amassed 156 goals in 254 appearances and won the Premier League title in 2019–20 alongside the Champions League in 2018–19. United's pursuit represents a significant statement of intent as they seek to bolster their attacking options following a disappointing 2025–26 season that saw them finish outside the European qualification places.

The move would address a glaring gap in United's frontline, where injuries and inconsistent form have plagued their campaign. Salah contributed 18 goals and 8 assists in 31 Premier League matches last season despite Liverpool's turbulent campaign, demonstrating his enduring quality at the highest level. His arrival would reunite the 34-year-old with Erik ten Hag's evolving project and mark one of the most high-profile transfers between English rivals in recent years, comparable in scale to the Diego Costa saga between Chelsea and Atlético Madrid in 2014.

Finalising the deal remains complex given Salah's contractual situation and Liverpool's reluctance to strengthen a direct competitor, yet United's resources and the player's desire for a new challenge have kept negotiations alive. Should the transfer materialise, Salah would become the tenth major African departure in the summer window, following moves by Sadio Mané and others seeking fresh challenges abroad. At 34, the Egyptian icon would likely sign a two-year contract, targeting immediate Premier League impact whilst United aim to reclaim Champions League football.