Manchester United Accelerate Discussions with Champions League winner as Erik ten Hag Pursues Transfer Target
Manchester United are seeking to add another player with Champions League experience as Erik ten Hag continues his preseason squad overhaul.
Manchester United is reportedly intensifying negotiations with Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka as Erik ten Hag pursues a further summer signing.
In recent years, the 28-year-old German international has played a pivotal role for Bayern, but his future at the club is uncertain due to managerial changes and the emergence of other midfield options.
The pursuit of Goretzka by United is not a recent occurrence.
Since his time at Schalke, the club has kept tabs on the player and maintained an interest in him.
According to Sky Sports (via the Express), United are eager to bring him to Old Trafford now that the opportunity has arisen.
However, negotiations may be complicated, as Bayern reportedly seek between £34 million and £42 million for Goretzka.
United’s new manager, Ten Hag, has already made two summer acquisitions and views Goretzka as a crucial addition to his squad.
The Dutch manager has a substantial transfer budget of £170 million and has invested a significant portion on Andre Onana and Mason Mount.
United may need to raise additional funds through the sale of players in order to meet Bayern’s asking price for Goretzka as they conclude a deal for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Donny van de Beek is one player who could be transferred to help fund the Goretzka transfer, and discussions with Real Sociedad are ongoing regarding a possible transfer for the Dutch midfielder.
Galatasaray are formulating an improved offer for Brazilian midfielder Fred, which could increase United’s transfer budget.
The manager of Manchester United, Erik ten Hag, continues to recruit players.
Thomas Tuchel appears to favor playing Joshua Kimmich and Konrad Laimer over Goretzka in the midfield and is on the lookout for a new holding option.
“We don’t have a proper holding No 6 who’s more about providing defensive protection,”stated the former manager of Chelsea.
Leon Goretzka is reportedly a target for United.
Goretzka, a former Schalke player, made 39 appearances for Bayern in all competitions last season. The length of his contract with the Bundesliga champions is 2026.
Manchester United Accelerate Discussions with Champions League winner as Erik ten Hag Pursues Transfer Target
