Manchester United Set Sights On Angelo Stiller As Stuttgart Signal A Big Price Tag

Manchester United have been linked again with Angelo Stiller, the deep-lying midfielder driving VfB Stuttgart’s possession game. New reporting in Germany suggests that United are monitoring the situation and that the player is open to a move in the next summer transfer window. 

The headline detail is Stuttgart’s stance on price. If the club executes a mechanism to neutralize his release clause, they intend to ask for more than fifty million euros for the 24-year-old. That line comes from Sky Sport Germany’s coverage by Dennis Bayer, echoed on social posts by Florian Plettenberg. 

Earlier in the year, German outlets revealed the unusual clause structure in Stiller’s contract. The release clause is understood to apply from 2026, at a level widely reported in the 40 million euro range. 

Crucially, Stuttgart can buy out that clause at any time for a small fee paid to the player, which would free the club to set a higher asking price on the open market. That loophole is why the figure now being floated exceeds 50 million euros and why interested clubs will have to negotiate rather than simply trigger a fixed sum. 

Stiller’s stock has climbed because of consistent league performances and growing responsibility in midfield. Official Bundesliga data reveal a balanced statistical profile for the current season, while independent databases confirm his profile as a left-footed central midfielder who can operate as a six or an eight and control the tempo through short and medium-range passing. 

He has also returned from a minor summer ankle issue sustained in preseason and has featured regularly as Stuttgart push for another strong campaign. 

What The Price Tag Says About The Market

Stuttgart’s willingness to set a premium fee reflects the leverage that clause buyout provides and the scarcity of press-resistant first-phase midfielders available in their prime years. 

Reports this week mention a price north of fifty million euros, and parallel write-ups in English language outlets have carried the same guidance. While not every aggregation is equally reliable, the consistent message across Sky Germany and international reporting is that clubs should expect a negotiation starting around that level, not a discount. 

The clause timeline further explains the stance. If the original clause becomes active in 2026, any buyer waiting until then might pay less in pure fee but risks losing the player to a competitor or watching Stuttgart remove the clause well in advance. 

Sky’s earlier reporting made clear that Stuttgart can unilaterally buy out the clause at low cost, which means the club holds the cards and can pace the auction. For a team that has developed a reputation for smart trading and for empowering their midfielders to showcase value, that strategic position fits. 

How Stiller Fits What United Actually Needs

United’s midfield has struggled over the years, with an aging Casemiro, a struggling Manual Ugarte, and exiled Kobbie Mainoo. Bruno Fernandes is the only consistent midfielder in the team, but fans often feel he’s played out of position by the manager. The midfield rebuild has centered on finding a passer who can receive under pressure, progress the ball, and protect transition spaces without being a pure destroyer. Stiller checks the first two boxes emphatically. Exactly what Ruben Amorim wants. 

He is comfortable dropping between center backs or showing as the spare man in the half spaces to connect the first pass out. He tends to keep a high pass completion while still playing vertically when gaps appear. 

His partnership work in Stuttgart’s double pivot has underpinned a possession structure that regularly tilts the field in their favor. The Bundesliga’s official profile and match data, paired with broader statistical records, support that reading of his skill set. 

There are caveats to weigh. Stiller is not a pure ball winner and is best complemented by an athletic screen who can handle wide-open transition moments. Any United plan would need to pair him with a runner like Baleba of Brighton, who can win duels and cover ground to let Stiller dictate from deeper lanes.

The brief ankle ligament issue in late July was not long-term, yet it reminds clubs to model availability risk. He returned to action and has been involved this season, but any serious move will involve medical and workload analysis. 

Another factor is the noise surrounding the actual interest of United. On the one hand, this week’s Skyline states United are monitoring him and that the player is open to a move in the summer. On the other hand, there have been counter-briefings at points suggesting no active talks or firm internal push. That is common in early-stage recruitment cycles. 

The most responsible conclusion today is that United likes the player; he is not off the market, and the price will be significant if Stuttgart neutralizes the clause. 

What Happens Between Now And The Summer Window

The next six to eight months will shape the outcome. If Stuttgart maintains form and Stiller remains central to their build-up, the club will feel even stronger about asking for a fee that starts with a five. 

If United’s season clarifies positional needs in midfield, the recruitment department can push him higher up the shortlist, especially if domestic options prove too expensive or unavailable. 

A player with Stiller’s profile tends to move earlier in the window because buyers want to set a tactical foundation in preseason, so an accelerated June timeline would not be surprising if negotiations do begin. The current talk of a price north of 50 million euros is anchored in German reporting and is likely to be the opening stance rather than the final number. 

The clause mechanics will hover over every story. If the clause becomes active in 2026 at around forty million euros, Stuttgart can still erase it for a small one-off payment to the player, preserving the freedom to set the market price.

 That mechanism has been described in multiple German pieces and re-reported by continental outlets. It removes the lazy assumption that a buyer can simply wait and trigger a fixed sum. Any club that genuinely wants Stiller will have to convince Stuttgart and the player in 2025, with a fee that reflects his role and trajectory. 

There is also the human factor. Stiller is settled in Stuttgart and has developed under a system that spotlights his strengths. Reports say he still sees the next step as possible as early as next summer. United would need to present a clear plan for his role and development to turn warm interest into a green light from the player’s side. That is where sporting projects and coaching clarity matter as much as fees. 

Final Thoughts 

United are keeping tabs on a midfielder who fits their possession needs and could give the team a calmer first pass out of pressure. Stuttgart have the legal tools and the sporting confidence to set a premium. The price being discussed is above fifty million euros if the club removes the clause. 

The timeline points to early summer movement if it happens at all. Until then, the most accurate position is simple. Stiller is one to watch; his club holds leverage, and serious bidders will have to pay a number that reflects both the contract structure and his value to Stuttgart’s game model.