Worth 21 million! Manchester United locks in the European Cup's "hot rising star," negotiations to begin in the coming days.

Under the new leadership team, Manchester United is actively pursuing targets in the transfer market. Unlike before, their current approach is low-key yet efficient, with several signings already making breakthrough progress. The arrivals of Zirkzee and De Ligt are essentially confirmed, pending only substantive news after the Netherlands concludes its European Cup campaign. Additionally, the transfers for Branthwaite and Ugarte are progressing steadily and have also seen some advancement.

However, one thing is certain: these four players will not be Manchester United's only targets this summer. Indeed, a new target has emerged. Earlier, Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu reported that Manchester United is interested in signing 24-year-old Fenerbahçe left-back Ferdi Kadıoğlu. The club's scouting team has begun preparing a report on Kadıoğlu and plans to initiate transfer negotiations in the coming days.

Kadıoğlu represented the Turkish national team at the European Cup, starting and playing the full match in all five games. He averaged 3.6 tackles, 1.4 interceptions, and 2 clearances per match, with a pass success rate of 86%, helping the team reach the quarter-finals. On the European Cup tackles leaderboard, Kadıoğlu ranked first with 18 tackles, ahead of Rice and Palhinha. In the successful ground duels ranking, Kadıoğlu also placed third with 32, just one less than Musiala and Bellingham ahead of him. His impressive performance has attracted attention from many European clubs, with Dortmund, Juventus, Brighton, Arsenal, and others reportedly interested.

Among them, Dortmund showed the strongest interest and initiated negotiations first, but Fenerbahçe's asking price exceeded the "Yellow-Blacks'" expectations, leading them to withdraw. Although Manchester United previously had no intention of competing, they had already expressed interest. During the European Cup, Manchester United dispatched scouts to observe Kadıoğlu's performances.

Kadıoğlu is also a much-needed reinforcement for Manchester United, making the pursuit highly targeted. As widely known, Manchester United faced a long-term shortage at left-back last season. Malacia was sidelined for the entire season without playing a match. Luke Shaw has a history of serious injuries and was frequently unavailable last season due to injuries. Ten Hag had to consistently use players from other positions to fill in, with mediocre results. Therefore, the club's management cannot ignore this issue. It is unrealistic to expect Luke Shaw to be available for every match, and even if Malacia is healthy, his capabilities are not highly anticipated.

Kadıoğlu's performance at Fenerbahçe last season was outstanding, with a high attendance rate. He played 51 matches across all competitions, starting 46 times, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists. In the league, he started all 37 appearances, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists. Kadıoğlu is a versatile full-back, impressive both in attack and defense. He is fast, technically skilled, and capable of breaking through defensive lines on the flank. His ball control allows him to remain composed under pressure and find passing opportunities. Kadıoğlu's crossing technique is precise, creating scoring chances for teammates. He has broad passing vision, capable of effective short and long passes, with strong assisting ability.

In defense, Kadıoğlu is physically robust, maintaining high-intensity running throughout matches. His stamina enables him to perform efficiently during transitions between attack and defense. Kadıoğlu's defensive awareness and tackling technique are also excellent; he can effectively block opponents' attacking routes on the flank and possesses strong interception skills. His diverse technical attributes make him a key component in Fenerbahçe's offensive and defensive system.

Kadıoğlu's current market value is 21 million euros. Previously, German Sky Sports reported Fenerbahçe's asking price around 30 million. However, after his "gold-plated" performance at the European Cup, 30 million is certainly insufficient to persuade Fenerbahçe to sell. Clearly, Kadıoğlu is a player whose ability exceeds his fame, aligning with Manchester United's new management style. We shall wait and see!