“If he choose Man united over Man City, I’ll resign as a football coach…He’s the player we can’t afford to see him playing for them, they may become undefeatable with him”: Pep Guardiola angered by World-class player’s decision to join Man United as Man City increases bid to convince him from Man United transfer
“If he choose Man united over Man City, I’ll resign as a football coach…He’s the player we can’t afford to see him playing for them, they may become undefeatable with him”: Pep Guardiola angered by World-class player’s decision to join Man United as Man City increases bid to convince him from Man United transfer
Manchester United are keeping tabs on one of Bayern Munich’s most experienced players.
The Red Devils had a productive summer transfer window where they made five high-profile signings.
The club invested big on their backline with the signings of Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
They also bolstered their strike force with Joshua Zirkzee while Manuel Ugarte was added to reinforce the midfield.
Ugarte has yet to become a mainstay in the starting plans of manager Erik ten Hag, but should be a key player soon.
Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg now claims that United are keeping a close eye on Bayern’s Leon Goretzka.
United could invest in a central/defensive midfielder in January and Goretza is mentioned as ‘an interesting candidate’.
However, the 2020 Champions League winner has his sights on staying with Bayern beyond January.
United could only consider loan deal for Goretzka
The Red Devils have changed their transfer policy since the minority takeover by INEOS.
The onus is on purchasing emerging talents and players in the prime of their careers.
Goretzka would not fit into their strategy. He will turn 30 in February and is no longer an assured starter under Vincent Kompany.
The German has been a regular unused substitute with Aleksandar Pavlovic and Joshua Kimmich preferred in midfield.
In our view, the midfielder could be past his prime over the coming years and it does not make sense to sign him permanently.
However, we won’t be surprised if United consider a temporary deal for the back end of the season.
Even that could depend on Casemiro heading for the exit door. United will also want Bayern to contribute part of Goretzka’s £290,000 per week wages.
