​Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Bundesliga Forward: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus revealed that Manchester United are locked in a three-way battle for Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic. It is believed that the Red Devils would have to compete with Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to land the Croat talent next year.Matanovic’s Impressive Form In The Bundesliga This SeasonMatanovic has enjoyed a good run of form at the German club in this campaign so far as he has produced a string of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 23-year-old has banged in six goals and grabbed two assists in seven matches for Freiburg this season in various competitions.The Croat talent is currently one of the most talented strikers in the Bundesliga. Hence, Man United would do well to get a deal done for him next year.Matanovic has proven himself to be a decent performer in Germany. However, only time will tell whether he can replicate his good form in the Premier League if the Red Devils manage to win the race for his services.DUESSELDORF, GERMANY – AUGUST 23: Igor Matanovic of SC Freiburg celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the DFB Cup 2026/27 match between Fortuna Düsseldorf and Sport-Club Freiburg at Merkur Spiel-Arena on August 23, 2026 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)Manchester United Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For Matanovic: Is He Worth The Fight?Matanovic excels at finding some space for himself to get some strikes in at goal. He has the vision to engineer some inviting chances for his teammates to find the back of the net and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.The Croat sensation can contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals up top. Standing at 1.94m, Matanovic is a strong presence in the air as well. However, it remains to be seen whether he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League.We can expect Matanovic to add more quality and depth to Man United head coach Michael Carrick’s frontline. He has what it takes to nail down a regular first-team spot at the Mancunian club in the coming years.At 23, Matanovic has his peak years ahead of him, which makes him a decent choice for the Red Devils to pursue next year. He would be well worth the fight, so Man United would be wise to try everything in their power to win the race for his services.