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Man United to rival Bysern for prolific Ajax star in €40m summer deal

Manchester United could rival Bayern Munich to sign Ajax star Sebastien Haller.
Manchester United could rival Bayern Munich to sign Ajax star Sebastien Haller. (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United could rival Bayern Munich to sign Ajax star Sebastien Haller

According to 90min (h/t International Business Times), Manchester United could rival Bayern Munich to secure the signature of Ajax star Sebastien Haller in this summer transfer window. It is touted that he could be in line to reunite with his former manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford ahead of the next season.

The Eredivisie side is open to selling Haller this summer, having set a price tag of €40million for his services. Man United have been made aware of the asking price, and they may decide to move for him, having been linked with the striker to meet their needs in the frontline.

Ten Hag is looking to facilitate a squad overhaul, and Haller could help him in that regard. However, Bayern Munchen could scupper the Red Devils’ plans as they are targeting the centre-forward as well, with Robert Lewandowski wanting to join Barcelona this summer.

Manchester United could rival Bayern Munich to sign Ajax star Sebastien Haller.
Manchester United facing Sebastien Haller transfer fight as Bayern register interest in Ajax Amsterdam ace. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Haller, the right fit for Man Utd?

Haller had started his life well in Amsterdam last season, but he struggled in the second half of that campaign. Despite that, he had 34 goals and nine assists from 42 matches across all competitions during that period.

The Ajax supporters grew frustrated with the Ivory Coast international towards the tail end of the previous season due to his inability to be influential in the build-up phase. Furthermore, Haller was not as prolific as he was at the beginning of that campaign which should make us wary about signing him.

After all, one could argue that the 27-year-old may have hit a purple patch, and the Eredivisie club could be looking to cash in on him before his value diminishes in the future. Haller did have a difficult time in the Premier League when he was with West Ham United, so signing him does come with some risks for us.

Manchester United could rival Bayern Munich to sign Ajax star Sebastien Haller.  (Photo by JEROEN PUTMANS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Sebastien Haller could leave Ajax this summer. (Photo by JEROEN PUTMANS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Then again, if ten Hag believes Haller’s addition is necessary, the Manchester management must do their best to pip Bayern to get hold of the attacker. The Bundesliga champions are quite a powerhouse indeed, and beating them would undoubtedly be a stern challenge for us.

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But Julian Naglesmann’s side are not our only rivals in this transfer race, with Borussia Dortmund also chasing after Haller this summer. Dortmund have just lost Erling Haaland to Manchester City, so they too will be eager to get their hands on the forward this summer.

The Mancunians do need a striker in their ranks following Edinson Cavani’s departure, but whether that will be Haller or not would need to be seen in due time.

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