Menu s transfer suspense: Tottenham urgently needs to make up for the midfield, Chelsea system adapts, Bayern needs to fill in the gaps!

Kobe Maynu was once regarded as another star of hope in Manchester United's youth training camp and was destined to grow into a top star at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have always been famous for successfully discovering and cultivating local youth training players, but in recent years, this tradition seems to have gradually been forgotten.

During the 2024 European Cup, Maynu was selected for the England team under Gareth Southgate and eventually gained a foothold in the "Three Lions" midfield core position. But just a year later, the 20-year-old has difficulty gaining a place in Manchester United - you know, Manchester United's performance last season has fallen to a trough.

The current situation seems to be a contradiction between "system and talent": Ruben Amorin failed to find the most suitable position for Menu in his incomplete tactical framework.

It is worth noting that Manchester United club is also open to the idea of ​​Maynu leaving the team. Before the summer window is closed, what are the most likely next homes for Menu?

1. Tottenham Hotspur

Menu posted a nostalgic photo of herself wearing a Tottenham Hotspur vintage jersey on social media to celebrate her 20th birthday, a move that sparked curiosity among Tottenham fans.

Why the Stockport-born player has a 1996-97 away jersey is still a mystery - but some fans speculate that this may imply that the energetic midfielder, as Tottenham fans often say, "totten hearts for Tottenham."

The changes in the situation in Manchester United now, coupled with Tottenham's urgent need for midfielders, means that this unexpected deal will appear at the end of this summer's transfer window, which is not completely impossible.

Menu may not be an offensive organizer like Morgan Gibbs-White or Eberreki Azero, but he is a master of ball possession and has excellent creativity. The 20-year-old is good at solving on-field problems creatively when holding the ball, and is a very threatening ball-holder in dense midfield areas. Although he is not the "offensive and defensive conversion thruster" that Thomas Frank (Spurs coach) wants, nor is he a "deep passer" that Tottenham is desperately needed, but Maynu can fill a unique gap in the Danish coach's midfield system - and we all know that Tottenham has a £60 million (about $80.8 million) signing budget.

2. Chelsea

It is reported that Chelsea showed interest in Menu as early as January this year, and the existence of the Blues must not be ignored in any transfer competition. The Blues parent company "collects" players' posture in the transfer market, as if it is collecting a set of Merlin star cards without a list.

Chelsea is not "must sign Menu", but past experiences have proved that "no need" has never been a reason to stop them from signing. Chelsea's pursuit of Xavi Simmons has now stalled, and Barcelona's Fermin Lopez has become their next target.

Therefore, Chelsea is still looking for another similar offensive midfielder. Although Menu is not a No. 10 player in the traditional sense, his talent is enough to play multiple roles in Enzo Maresca (Chelsea coach)’s tactical system - the system is based on the "square position" and "diamond position" of the midfield, and the core lies in the mid-lane advancement. Menu can not only partner with Moises Kessedo to play in a deeper midfield position, but also cooperate with players such as Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro to be active in a higher-level area. An environment like

seems to be very suitable for the England international to play its strength.

3. Bayern Munich

Considering that Menu doesn't have much playing time in 2025, it is difficult to accurately judge his position in the transfer market. Once upon a time, the Manchester United midfielder seemed to be enough to be in the midfield for any team in the world; Bayern Munich reportedly showed interest in him this winter window.

In recent years, Bayern's signing strategy has undoubtedly been questioned, and the team's operation has once again appeared chaotic and disorderly this summer - without a clear direction, the pursuit of Menu's move may further confirm this.

However, after Jamal Musiara suffered a serious leg injury in the Club World Cup, Vincent Kompani (Bayern coach) did have a vacant midfield lineup. Bayern has not signed a direct replacement yet, and the Belgian coach can only allow Michael Olisse or Gnabry to play the central position of the center of the offensive organization at the moment.

As mentioned earlier, Menu is not traditional No. 10, but it is not difficult to imagine that if this talented 20-year-old player joins Bayern, who is optimistic about winning the championship this season, he will be able to shine in the Bundesliga. In addition, Bayern also needs to consider the "successor plan" for the midfield depth position - Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are both nearly 30 years old.

If you can join Bayern, Menu will play alongside new stars such as Alexander Pavlovic and Tom Bischov to inject vitality into the team's new generation of midfielders.