September 11th 2024.
Jonathan Tah is a highly sought-after defender from Bayer Leverkusen, and it seems like the Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea have taken notice. With just one year left on his current contract, Tah has made it clear that he wants to move to the Premier League and is not interested in renewing his contract with Leverkusen beyond the 2024/25 season.
Despite Leverkusen's attempts to secure Tah on a new deal, the 28-year-old has repeatedly turned them down and openly expressed his desire for a new challenge. In an interview before Germany's 5-0 win over Hungary, Tah stated that he will not be extending his contract with the German champions. This news has given hope to Manchester United and Chelsea, who are both looking to strengthen their defense.
According to reports, Leverkusen will make one last attempt to keep Tah, but it seems like they have accepted the fact that they will lose him at the end of the season. In fact, Tah had almost made a move to Bayern Munich before the summer transfer deadline, but the deal fell through due to some doubts from the club's bosses. It is also believed that Tah's dream is to play in the Premier League, preferably for a team competing in the Champions League.
Apart from Manchester United and Chelsea, other English giants like Liverpool and Tottenham are also keeping a close eye on the situation. But it's not just the English clubs that are interested in Tah. Spanish giants Barcelona have been long-time admirers of the defender and even made a last-minute attempt to sign him last month. And with their strong relationship with Tah's agent, Pini Zahavi, it's possible that they could still lure him to the Camp Nou.
Tah's international experience with the German national team, where he has made 31 appearances, adds to his appeal. He joined Leverkusen in 2015 and has since become an integral part of the team, making over 350 appearances and winning several trophies. However, his future at the club has been uncertain, with Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso even leaving him out of the starting line-up for the German Super Cup due to the ongoing transfer saga.
Despite this, Alonso has maintained that Tah is an important player and leader in the dressing room. He recently praised the defender for his professionalism and focus during the team's penalty-shootout win. It's clear that Tah's future is still up in the air, but one thing is for sure – he will be a valuable addition to any team, and the race to sign him will only intensify in the coming months.
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