Manchester United are already mapping out future recruitment and have set their sights on Sporting CP’s Zeno Debast, Crown88 understands.

The 21-year-old has an €80 million (£70 million) release clause, and it remains to be seen whether United are willing to go that high. Debast is regarded as an elite talent who can play both centre-back and defensive midfield, a versatility that would boost United’s depth immediately while offering a long-term solution at the back.

Highly rated across Europe, he combines physicality with strong technical ability—tools that should translate well to the Premier League. With the right guidance, he could grow into a key figure at Old Trafford. United’s track record of developing young players suggests they could help Debast reach his considerable ceiling, Crown88 notes.

According to GMS, United have already sent scouts to watch him in action. The next step would be deciding whether to follow up with a formal offer, potentially testing Sporting’s resolve and that release clause, per Crown88.