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Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has made it clear he intends to remain on the membership, whereas addressing rumours of a possible transfer to Manchester United.
United are aiming for a squad overhaul this summer season as they attempt to reshape the squad to swimsuit Ruben Amorim and his soccer philosophy.
Up to now, United’s main focus has been on bolstering the attacking division after a goal-shy 2024/25 marketing campaign. The Pink Devils have already introduced the arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers whereas a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is believed to be near completion.
United are additionally available in the market for a striker, with the likes of Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP), Victor Osimhen (Napoli), Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), among the many gamers talked about to be on the membership’s radar.
However, United’s ambitions don’t finish there and there have been ideas {that a} midfield signing can also be on the playing cards, though that is probably depending on participant gross sales.
Christian Eriksen is anticipated to formally depart the membership on the finish of the month when his contract expires, whereas Casemiro has as soon as once more attracted curiosity from the Saudi Professional League.
United already had a urgent want for midfield reinforcements even with Eriksen and Casemiro nonetheless on the books, however that urgency will solely intensify if each gamers depart.
In keeping with German journalist Christian Falk, there have been “rumours” that United are eyeing Goretzka.
Goretzka has been linked to United at varied phases of his profession over time however for sure, a switch has by no means materialised.
At first of Vincent Kompany’s reign at Bayern, it appeared Goretzka’s time on the membership was coming to an finish, with restricted minutes on the pitch. Nonetheless, he has since regained the supervisor’s confidence and is now that includes extra repeatedly. He made 40 appearances final time period throughout all competitions.
On Monday, Falk spoke to the 30-year-old and immediately requested him about rumours that United need him.
He answered, “I’m very targeted on the event [Club World Cup] right here and am comfortable to be at Bayern.”
“I need to assist the group subsequent season as effectively.”
Goretzka’s feedback make it clear he isn’t contemplating a transfer to Previous Trafford. Likewise, there’s been little to recommend United are severely pursuing him, with different midfield targets at present taking precedence.
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