July 22nd 2024.
It seems like Manchester United are wasting no time in building their squad for the upcoming Premier League season. They have already secured the signatures of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, and now they have set their sights on Bayern Munich's full-back Noussair Mazraoui. The player is reportedly eager to join the Premier League and United have entered talks with Bayern to make this happen.
But Mazraoui is not the only player on United's radar. The club is also in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte, as they look to strengthen their midfield. However, they are also on the lookout for options in the full-back positions. According to Sky Sports Germany, United is exploring a deal to bring in Mazraoui, who has previously played under United's current manager Erik ten Hag at Bayern Munich.
It seems like Mazraoui's reunion with ten Hag could be a possibility, as the player left Amsterdam to join Bayern at the same time that ten Hag took over at Old Trafford. However, West Ham United is also interested in the Moroccan international and has already held "concrete talks" with both clubs. Bayern is willing to let Mazraoui go for a fee of around €25million [£21m] to €20million [£16.8m], but United and West Ham believe that a more realistic price would be between €15m [£12.6m] and €20m [£16.8m].
Despite Mazraoui's impressive record of starting 15 Bundesliga matches and providing four assists last season, United is also keeping a close eye on Diogo Dalot. The young player had a fantastic 2023-24 campaign and is expected to be the first-choice right-back for United this season. However, if Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaves the club, it would open up another spot in the squad.
West Ham is believed to be the frontrunner in signing Wan-Bissaka, who has only one year left on his contract at United. Along with Mazraoui, United is also in discussions with Bayern for another Ajax player, Matthijs de Ligt. Despite acquiring Yoro, the club is still looking to strengthen its center-back options after the departures of Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala. The futures of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof also remain uncertain.
It's an exciting time for Manchester United fans as the club prepares for the new season with some exciting new signings. Who knows, we might just see Mazraoui in a United jersey soon, adding to the already impressive squad. Stay tuned for more updates on all things Manchester United.
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