in , , , ,

Transfer blow for Solskjaer as Tottenham begin talks with Man United target

Joachim Andersen looks set to snub Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spurs for Crystal Palace.
Joachim Andersen looks set to snub Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spurs for Crystal Palace.

Transfer News: Manchester United receive blow in Joachim Andersen chase

According to transfer news from Express, Manchester United and Solskjaer have received a huge blow in their efforts to sign Joachim Andersen. Tottenham are all set to begin talks with the player’s representatives and laying the groundwork for a summer transfer.

The 24-year-old defender spent the early parts of his career in his homeland, Denmark before making the switch to the Netherlands in 2013, where he joined Twente. Four years later, he made the jump to Sampdoria before signing for Olympique Lyon in 2019.

03 JOACHIM ANDERSEN OL FOOTBALL : Montpellier vs Lyon – Ligue 1 Uber Eats – 15/09/2020 AnthonyBIBARD/FEP/Panoramic.

After a season in France, Andersen arrived at Fulham this past summer on a season-long loan deal, with the Cottagers having no option to make the transfer permanent.

The 24-year-old missed a few games early in the season due to injury but since returning to full fitness, he has been a mainstay at the back for Scott Parker’s side.

Andersen is a man in demand for his exploits in the Premier League. Sides such as United, Spurs and Chelsea were after the Danish defender. However, Spurs are believed to be moving ahead in this race, holding talks over a potential transfer.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Simon Dael/BPI/Shutterstock 11850244ai Joachim Andersen of Fulham Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers, Premier League, Football, Craven Cottage, London, UK – 9 Apr 2021.

More Manchester United News

This comes as a body blow for United who want to sign a centre-back partner for Maguire. Nonetheless, United cannot afford to sit back at this stage if they really want Andersen.

They have to step up their efforts to beat Spurs to his signing. Anderson may not be a star signing. However, he is a solid defender who not only continues to grow in strength but is also experienced in the English top-flight.

Written by George Baker

Full-time football fan, half-time football writer. Way too big of a Manchester United fan. GGMU.

Real Madrid accept Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland shall move to England amidst interest from Manchester United.

Manchester United to offer struggling new boy to reduce £156m Erling Haaland fee

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes explains Mason Mount's tactical inflexibility

Scholes identifies how Man United can bring the best out of Pogba and Fernandes