Man Utd join Arsenal, Liverpool & Man City in race for in-form Roma man Çelik

Zeki Çelik has become one of the surprise pillars of Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma this season, and his rise has not gone unnoticed across the Premier League.

The Turkish full-back, whose contract expires on June 30, is attracting growing interest from Manchester United, according to reports from England, via TuttoMercatoWeb.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Zeki Celik of AS Roma passes the ball whilst under pressure from Alieu Fadera of Sassuolo during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on October 26, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Manchester United join race for Roma’s Celik

His contractual situation makes him an appealing target, with United monitoring the possibility of a free transfer.

They are far from alone.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City have also been tracking Çelik’s progress, fully aware that an international-level full-back approaching the end of his deal represents a rare opportunity in a tight market.

Furthermore, in the summer, Fulham made an approach for the Turkish full-back.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Rafael Leao of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Zeki Celik of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Roma, meanwhile, must decide whether to push for a renewal or risk losing a player Gasperini has turned into a key part of the team’s balance and intensity.

Gasperini hopes to keep him, but with four Premier League clubs circling, the battle for Çelik’s signature is wide open.