Bundesliga superstar's team 'make contact' with Man United with blockbuster January transfer mooted
Man United are looking to strengthen in midfield in the January transfer window.
Ruben Amorim will be heading into United’s next game against Leeds United, looking to bounce back from their 1-1 draw against Wolves last time out. If United can beat Leeds on Sunday, it could take them up to fourth in the Premier League table.
The United boss won’t only be thinking about the Leeds game, though, as we are now days into the January transfer window. It is understood that whilst United aren’t going to make any mega money deals this month, they are expected to try and strengthen their squad for the second half of the season.
Midfield is an area of concern, as United have been linked to the likes of Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba, but none of them are expected to move in January. So, Amorim will likely be looking to add a cheaper alternative instead.
Bayern’s Goretzka ‘makes contact’ with Man United, Tottenham and Arsenal
One midfielder who could be on the move in January is Bayern Munich veteran Leon Goretzka, as his role at the Bundesliga club has been diminished as of late. It seems that Bayern will be open to selling him in January, and Man United could decide to move for the 30-year-old.
According to Caught Offside, Goretzka’s camp has made contact with three Premier League clubs, including Man United. It is understood that Tottenham are currently the front-runners to land the German international, but Man United and Arsenal are both in the frame for a potential deal too.
Goretzka has made over 280 appearances during his eight-year spell at Bayern Munich, scoring 46 goals and providing 48 assists. Having a proven winner and experienced veteran in midfield could be a benefit to United, and would add some much-needed depth behind the likes of Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo.
Considering his estimated market value of just £13m, Goretzka could be somewhat of a bargain, and he is more than capable of playing at the Premier League level.
Man United in ‘pole position’ to sign Gallagher
In terms of who the most likely midfield signing for United is, former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher seems to be a realistic prospect, as the Red Devils were close to signing him in the summer transfer window.
The Atletico Madrid midfielder is set to be available for just £26m according to recent reports. It is understood that United are in ‘pole position’ to sign Gallagher, as he is also interested in making a return to the Premier League, due to his lack of reliable starting minutes in La Liga.
He would fit the mould of being a proven Premier League player, but the benefit to signing Gallagher over Goretzka is that the former Chelsea star is just 25, meaning he could still improve as of yet.