Based on BILD journalist Christian Falk, Manchester United are already in concrete talks with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong over a summer season switch.
Man United presently have Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as their first-team choices for the right-back place, however they might pursue a brand new signing with the latter’s future unsure on the membership. Wan-Bissaka’s present contract expires in June 2025 and he could possibly be offered this summer season with no negotiations over a brand new deal, as issues stand.
In his Caught Offside column, Falk has now revealed that United have expressed an curiosity in signing Frimpong, who has a launch clause of £34 million in his contract signed final 12 months. The revered journalist added that the administration of the Dutchman are already in concrete talks with the Purple Devils over a possible summer season transfer.
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Frimpong began off his profession at Leverkusen from the right-back place, however he has been reworked into an everyday proper wing-back beneath supervisor Xabi Alonso within the final 18 months. This has introduced the very best out of the 23-year-old. He has registered 12 objectives and 11 assists from 37 appearances this season.
United are on the seek for an attacking right-back throughout the summer season and Frimpong can be an ideal foil for them together with his attributes. He is without doubt one of the greatest with regards to making overlapping runs and has additionally excelled together with his capability to create possibilities. He could possibly be their very own Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Dalot has proven promise for United beneath supervisor Erik ten Hag, however the Portuguese doesn’t possess the creativity to make common purpose contributions. Frimpong can be an improve on him and will go on to ascertain himself because the first-choice right-back beneath ten Hag or whoever manages the membership subsequent time period. His arrival might coincide with Wan-Bissaka’s exit. The 26-year-old doesn’t appear to suit into the membership’s techniques together with his lack of attacking output.
