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Manchester United could rekindle interest in 33-year-old Bundesliga goalscorer

Manchester United could revisit signing Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on free transfer.
Manchester United could revisit signing Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on free transfer. (Photo by UWE KRAFT/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester United could revisit signing Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on a free transfer

Manchester United could revisit the signing of Bayern Munich star Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on a free transfer for the summer of 2023, according to The Athletic (Subscription Required) [h/t Metro].

The Cameroon international’s current contract expires at the end of the season. However, he is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, meaning interested clubs can start negotiating with the player in January.

The 33-year-old ‘remains a target’ for the Red Devils, who could pounce on the striker’s signature. But the Bavarians could also opt to part ways with the forward in the coming month and cash in on him, which would present the Old Trafford side with a cut-price deal.

Manchester United could revisit signing Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting on free transfer.
Manchester United could revisit the signing of Bayern Munich star Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

However, the Bundesliga giants are keen on extending Choupo-Moting’s contract. He has been in fine form for the Allianz Arena side in the current campaign.

The 33-year-old has made 16 appearances in all competitions for Bayern this season. He has found the back of the net 11 times and has provided three assists.

The striker also featured for Cameroon at the 2022 World Cup. He scored for the Indomitable Lions in Qatar in the thrilling group-stage fixture against Serbia that ended 3-3.

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United recently lost Cristiano Ronaldo just after the start of the mid-season break. While the 37-year-old’s influence in the team under Erik ten Hag had dwindled, he played a considerable part in the absence of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.

The France international has had an injury-stricken campaign and has been unavailable for most of the season. On the other hand, while Rashford has done well, he is not a natural striker.

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Thus, the Red Devils evidently require a number nine to bolster the front line. However, will Choupo-Moting make a move to the Old Trafford side in the coming future? It remains to be seen.

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