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Manchester United intensify interest in 28-year-old Bayern Munich star

Leon Goretzka plans Bayern Munich stay amidst Manchester United links.
Leon Goretzka plans Bayern Munich stay amidst Manchester United links. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Manchester United have intensified their interest in FC Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka

According to Sky Sports (h/t The Express), Manchester United have intensified their interest in 28-year-old FC Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka.

Goretzka had been a regular starter for Bayern but since Thomas Tuchel was appointed the manager of the German club, he has seen his game time reduced and has fallen down the pecking order.

This has brought the attention of a host of clubs, including United, over acquiring the services of the German international whose current contract at Bayern expires in June 2026, hence Bayern are in a position to ask for a big fee.

Leon Goretzka in action for Bayern Munich.
Leon Goretzka of Bayern Munich is a target for Manchester United (imago Images)

Goretzka, 28, has a plethora of experience both at the club and international level and could be a shrewd addition to many top teams.

A high-level athlete who is a willing runner and provides strength and technical security in the middle of the park, Goretzka could be really suited to the Premier League if he indeed makes the move.

Goretzka could be a good addition to the current United squad under Erik Ten Hag who are in the market for a 8 who can contribute to both attack and defence and partner Casemiro.

Sofyan Amrabat of ACF Fiorentina
Sofyan Amrabat of ACF Fiorentina is ahead of Leon Goretzka in Manchester United’s transfer list (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

While Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat has been described as the primary target to fill the role, Goretzka could enter the list although the two mentioned players are of very different profiles.

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Hence, in the end, it would depend on Ten Hag and what he feels is the right profile required for the team. Also, Amrabat’s contract situation at Fiorentina which expires at the end of next season as compared to Goretzka’s at Bayern, could prove to be a deciding factor.

Written by Yuvraj Singh

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