Based on BILD journalist Christian Falk, Manchester United are already in concrete talks with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong over a summer time switch.
Man United at present have Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as their first-team choices for the right-back place, however they may pursue a brand new signing with the latter’s future unsure on the membership. Wan-Bissaka’s present contract expires in June 2025 and he might be offered this summer time with no negotiations over a brand new deal, as issues stand.
In his Caught Offside column, Falk has now revealed that United have expressed an curiosity in signing Frimpong, who has a launch clause of £34 million in his contract signed final 12 months. The revered journalist added that the administration of the Dutchman are already in concrete talks with the Crimson Devils over a possible summer time transfer.
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Frimpong began off his profession at Leverkusen from the right-back place, however he has been remodeled into a daily proper wing-back underneath supervisor Xabi Alonso within the final 18 months. This has introduced the very best out of the 23-year-old. He has registered 12 targets and 11 assists from 37 appearances this season.
United are on the seek for an attacking right-back throughout the summer time and Frimpong can be an ideal foil for them together with his attributes. He is without doubt one of the greatest on the subject of making overlapping runs and has additionally excelled together with his capability to create probabilities. He might be their very own Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Dalot has proven promise for United underneath supervisor Erik ten Hag, however the Portuguese doesn’t possess the creativity to make common purpose contributions. Frimpong can be an improve on him and will go on to ascertain himself because the first-choice right-back underneath ten Hag or whoever manages the membership subsequent time period. His arrival may coincide with Wan-Bissaka’s exit. The 26-year-old doesn’t appear to suit into the membership’s techniques together with his lack of attacking output.
