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Igor Matanović performance and transfer interest

Overview

Igor Matanović has maintained strong scoring form for SC Freiburg across multiple competitions. In late August, Matanović entered a DFB-Pokal match against Fortuna Düsseldorf as a substitute and recorded two goals and one assist, contributing to a 5-1 victory. By mid-September, Matanović continued his performance in the Bundesliga, scoring twice in a 5-0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. His goals in the 29th and 77th minutes helped secure the victory, which left Freiburg at the top of the league standings with nine points from three matches. Matanović has demonstrated exceptional form, recording five goals and two assists in his last six matches. Following this prolific start to the 2026 season, the 23-year-old has been linked with potential moves to the Premier League. While Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were previously connected to the striker, interest has expanded. As of early October, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are reportedly competing for his signature. Arsenal is said to view him as a profile similar to Kai Havertz, while Manchester United seeks to bolster attacking depth. Transfer estimates for Matanović have been suggested to be between €35m and €40m. Recent reports indicate that Matanović has contributed nine goals and assists in his first seven matches of the current season, following a 15-goal campaign last term. While Matanović is reportedly eager to join Manchester United, a transfer is not expected during the January window; instead, a move may become a realistic possibility next summer. Manchester United continues to view the striker as a long-term option for attacking reinforcements amidst ongoing monitoring from Arsenal and Chelsea. As of October 7, reports suggest Matanović would “jump” at the chance to join Manchester United or play in the Premier League.

Entities

SC Freiburg · Igor Matanović · Manchester United · Chelsea · Arsenal

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Igor Matanović targeted by Manchester United and Premier League clubs

    Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are interested in Freiburg striker Igor Matanović, though a January move is unlikely as Freiburg seeks to retain the Croatian forward.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Igor Matanovic attracts interest from Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea

    Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are in a three-way race to sign Freiburg forward Igor Matanovic following his impressive goalscoring form in the Bundesliga.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Igor Matanovic linked with Premier League moves amid strong Freiburg form

    Bundesliga striker Igor Matanovic is attracting interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur following a strong start to the season with SC Freiburg.

  4. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Igor Matanović scores twice in Freiburg's 5-0 win over Mönchengladbach

    Igor Matanović scored two goals as SC Freiburg defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 5-0, moving to the top of the Bundesliga table.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Igor Matanović scores twice for SC Freiburg in DFB-Pokal win

    Croatian striker Igor Matanović scored two goals and provided an assist in 25 minutes after coming off the bench to lead SC Freiburg to a 5-1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf in the DFB-Pokal.

Sources

24sata.hr · caughtoffside.com · dnevno.hr · football-talk.co.uk · footballtransfers.com · index.hr · isoccerng.com · meridiansport.me · prigorski.hr · sport1.pl · sportal.rs · sportske.jutarnji.hr · teamtalk.com · telegram.hr · telesport.telegram.hr · the4thofficial.net

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history