George Baker
Transfer News: Manchester United definitely interested in Leon Goretzka
According to transfer news from This Is Futbol, Manchester United are definitely interested in signing Leon Goretzka. The Red Devils could move for the Bayern Munich midfielder as soon as this season. But a lot of it will depend on the contract talks between player and club.
With Pogba’s future up in the air, United would want to keep replacements in hand. Losing a world-class option like him means that another similar option will need to be brought in. United will need someone to ease the burden on Bruno Fernandes in some way or the other.
Leon Goretzka is a name that United are keeping tabs on in the event Pogba chooses to leave the club for PSG. The stocky midfielder is one of the best in his position in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich as well as for the German national side. Bayern are facing a similar situation to what United are facing with Pogba.
Dean Jones explained the situation on Goretzka in detail and also spoke about United’s interest.
“They definitely have sounded him out, they also sounded him out for this summer as well, just in case he was available and Bayern were already looking to move forwards if he wasn’t going to stay, but they didn’t really get very far with that.
“They definitely are interested, and again, it comes into that Pogba conversation of what’s happening next, how are we evolving this midfield? It’s all going to depend on his contract, he’s in contract talks right now with Bayern Munich. He’s trying to get into that top tier of earners at Bayern and is struggling to get there. So he’s a little bit frustrated, but I don’t think, as far as I understand, that there’s any pre-agreement there.”
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Provided Pogba leaves, the Red Devils should try to push for Goretzka as he is reaching his prime years, which would help in replacing the Frenchman. It’s no easy task but Goretzka does come close with his all-action style of play. Nonetheless, this will be one to keep an eye out for.
