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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 go well with Ruben Amorim and his soccer philosophy.
To this point, United’s major focus has been on bolstering the attacking division after a goal-shy 2024/25 marketing campaign. The Crimson 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 out there 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 options {that a} midfield signing can also be on the playing cards, though that is doubtless depending on participant gross sales.
Christian Eriksen is anticipated to formally go away 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 response to German journalist Christian Falk, there have been “rumours” that United are eyeing Goretzka.
Goretzka has been linked to United at numerous levels of his profession through the years however for sure, a switch has by no means materialised.
At the beginning 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. Nevertheless, he has since regained the supervisor’s confidence and is now that includes extra frequently. 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 crew subsequent season as properly.”
Goretzka’s feedback make it clear he isn’t contemplating a transfer to Outdated Trafford. Likewise, there’s been little to recommend United are critically pursuing him, with different midfield targets at the moment taking precedence.
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