Manchester United have reportedly held preliminary talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal to signal Jeremie Frimpong this summer season, as per the German outlet Sport Bild.
It has been urged that regardless of enduring a dire marketing campaign underneath Erik ten Hag’s steerage this time period, the Purple Devils may proceed with the Dutch boss subsequent time period and are planning the summer season enterprise with him as supervisor.
Ten Hag reportedly desires to bolster the centre-back place, the frontline and the engine room, however it has been talked about that United may cash-in on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and signal a brand new right-back to exchange him.
So, it appears Man Utd have began exploring the market to signal a brand new defender in-case they let Wan-Bissaka depart the membership. Now, whereas citing and translating the print model of Sport Bild, Sport Witness has reported that Man Utd have ‘registered their curiosity’ in signing Frimpong and have now opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal.
The report additional claims that Frimpong has a £34m launch clause included in his present contract and the clause will be triggered earlier than June 14 so United should act rapidly in the summertime to amass his service.
Frimpong to Man Utd
Nevertheless, Sport Bild states that the Dutchman is pleased at Leverkusen and needs to proceed enjoying underneath Xavi Alonso so the Purple Devils should persuade the defender to maneuver to Outdated Trafford ought to they formalise their curiosity.
The report says that Actual Madrid and Bayern Munich are additionally weighing up a swoop for Frimpong this summer season so Man Utd are set to face fierce competitors from the European giants in getting any potential deal finished.
Frimpong has burst onto the scene after displaying spectacular performances for Leverkusen this time period, serving to his facet mount a title cost. He’s supplied 12 targets and 11 assists to date this season so he’s some of the harmful full-backs in Europe.
The 23-year-old is a proficient participant and may very well be a shrewd signing for Man Utd in the event that they buy him. Nevertheless, the defender has flourished in his profession within the wing-back place and doesn’t get examined sufficient for his defensive capabilities in that place at Leverkusen.
However, Ten Hag performs within the back-four system so there’s a query mark whether or not he could be the best choice for Man Utd to bolster their defence ought to they purchase his service.
