Manchester United have expressed an curiosity in signing Hoffenheim and Germany defender David Raum, 90min understands.
The left again impressed throughout his first Bundesliga season, scoring three objectives in 32 league appearances having joined from second division Greuther Furth – who had simply achieved promotion themselves – as a free agent.
He signed a four-year contract with Hoffenheim after the 2020/21 season, although 90min understands United have now checked on his availability forward of their first season below new boss Erik ten Hag. They’re but to make an official bid.
Hoffenheim need round £30m for the 24-year-old, who has made 9 worldwide appearances for Germany, with a launch clause set to return into play subsequent summer time.
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Borussia Dortmund, who’ve already introduced in Niklas Sule, Nico Schlotterbeck and Karim Adeyemi this summer time amongst others to ease Erling Haaland’s departure, are additionally curious about Raum.
United need to enhance their full-back choices although it isn’t their first precedence, with midfield and central defence extra urgent areas of concern for the Pink Devils.
As revealed by 90min, United’s native rivals Manchester Metropolis have beforehand made an enquiry for Raum, although Brighton star Marc Cucurella stays their first selection at left again. The Spaniard is predicted to set the Residents again round £50m, having joined the Seagulls from Getafe for simply £15m final summer time.
