Man United Transfer News: Manchester United have officially added Brighton defender Ferdi Kadıoğlu to their growing list of summer recruitment targets to resolve a persistent left-back crisis. Following reports from Turkish outlet Fanatik, the 26-year-old international remains a primary candidate for the hierarchy at Old Trafford as they look to replace the departing Tyrell Malacia and the frequently absent Luke Shaw.

While Brighton only secured his services from Fenerbahçe in 2024 for £25 million, his rapid adaptation to English football has seen his market value climb significantly, with current valuations hovering around €28.2 million, though the Seagulls may demand upwards of £42 million to sanction a sale.

Across the 2025/26 season, Kadıoğlu has established himself as a versatile fixture in the Brighton starting eleven, accumulating 2,504 minutes of action in the Premier League alone. According to data from Footystats and StatMuse, he has appeared in 30 league matches, maintaining a solid 85% pass completion rate while contributing 21 successful tackles and 19 interceptions defensively. Although he has yet to register a direct goal or assist in domestic league play this term, his underlying metrics reveal a significant creative influence, evidenced by an expected assists (xA) figure...