1
Former Manchester United defender Teden Mengi is attracting curiosity from the Premier League.
United historical past
The 23-year-old is a graduate of the famed United academy.
He made his senior debut for the Crimson Devils within the Europa League in August 2020.
Mengi would later have mortgage spells at Derby County and Birmingham Metropolis however would by no means actually threaten to safe a spot within the first workforce at Previous Trafford.
In August 2023, he secured a everlasting switch to Luton City, who had simply been promoted to the Premier League.
Profession trajectory
Regardless of the Hatters’ fast relegation again to the Championship in 2024, Mengi impressed and managed to make his England Below-21 debut in 2024 in opposition to Luxembourg.
He has performed 52 occasions for Luton, scoring two targets.
Nonetheless, he suffered a critical knee harm final yr within the Championship which noticed him miss 37 video games of the season as Luton had been relegated as soon as once more to League One.
Talks with Burnley
Regardless of his harm points and fall to the third division, Mengi continues to be attracting curiosity from Premier League sides.
Mike McGrath from The Telegraph posted on X that “Luton are in talks with Burnley over potential deal for centre again Teden Mengi.”
He additionally added that, “the 23-year-old is an possibility at Turf Moor as they give the impression of being to strengthen Scott Parker’s squad.”
Luton are in talks with Burnley over potential deal for CB Teden Mengi. The 23yo is an possibility at Turf Moor as they give the impression of being to strengthen Scott Parker’s squad #BurnleyFC @TeleFootball #LTFC 🎩https://t.co/w3BQ8AD5rw
— Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) September 1, 2025
No transfer was accomplished earlier than deadline day however there’s the likelihood that Burnley return for Mengi within the January market.
Promote-on revenue
United would stand to achieve 40% of any future sale of Mengi they usually have already seen the good thing about these clauses as they’ve made cash from Anthony Elanga, Alvaro Carreras and Maxi Oyedele’s gross sales this summer time.
Observe us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social
