Manchester United remain interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goreztka, according to Sky Sports Germany.
The Red Devils were first linked with the 28-year-old last month and it is believed that they have continued to monitor the player, with Bayern having now decided on an asking price.
Goretzka is set to be made available for between €40m (£34m) and €50m (£43m) this summer but fans on Twitter are split on whether United should make a move for the German international:
It's good to have plenty options,,go for him
— The Middle Man (@s_gabade) July 16, 2023
He’s absolutely terrible
— Kululaaa 🇶🇦 (@kululaaa) July 16, 2023
Now that would be a signing !! 💪🏻
— Jay Affleck (@Jay_Aff) July 16, 2023
He’s awful
— UTDJACK (@jack1467846113) July 16, 2023
Midfield overhaul!
— Esse Schrute (@esse_ovie) July 16, 2023
Goretzka links in 2023 🤢
— Dima 🇺🇦 (@Dovzeey) July 16, 2023
Better than Amrabaat but I don't think he will come to Utd
— CarloCD (@carlo_cd2) July 16, 2023
Oh no please dont
— Realist🧩 (@DEGEAHATER4LIFE) July 16, 2023
Signing a midfielder is not a priority for United
After signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan, it is believed that manager Erik ten Hag wants to focus on recruiting a new number nine.
Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund is seemingly the player they have identified, and if they do recruit a new striker, there are unlikely to be any funds left to go after a midfielder.
More additions may depend on player sales
Even though the Red Devils are working under a strict transfer budget, money could be raised by selling a number of players.
After being stripped of the captain’s armband, Harry Maguire could well leave Old Trafford, while the likes of Donny van de Beek, Fred and, potentially, Scott McTominay may also depart.
In addition to the funds it would bring in, it could also open up space in the squad to sign someone like Goretzka, but it may only happen later on in the summer.
