Man Utd open talks on deal to sign Maximilian Beier
According to SportBild (via SportWitness), manchester united They have stolen a march on Liverpool after starting talks to sign Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier this summer.
The 21-year-old had a promising 2023/24 campaign with Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. He recorded an impressive 16 goals and 3 assists in 33 appearances as the club finished seventh in the table.
His performances have attracted the attention of first division clubs. SportBild They claim Man Utd and Liverpool are interested in signing Beier, while Nottingham Forest have also expressed interest.
However, it appears that Man Utd have jumped ahead of Liverpool, as the report claims that United have now contacted Hoffenheim to inquire about the terms of the deal. Hoffenheim have reportedly indicated that the striker has a £27million release clause in his contract.
Best prospect
United are expected to enter the transfer market for a new centre-forward with Anthony Martial set to leave on a free transfer.
Rasmus Hojlund He is the only specialist forward on the squad. Mark Rashford is capable of leading the line, but the manager Erik ten Hag Maybe he wants another young center forward to compete for places with Hojlund.
Beier could be the solution. The youngster has the ability to put pressure on opponents with the raw pace of him. He has also impressed with his positioning and his ability to find the target on his goal attempts.
The German does not have an aerial presence in the area like Hojlund, but he makes up for it with his mobility. Beier is a right-footed striker, but last season he scored 5 goals with his left foot in the Bundesliga.
Beier has a slight inclination towards the left wing and it remains to be seen if United proceed with a formal move. The price does not seem high, but the young man does not have much experience yet.
We have seen several forwards struggle in the Premier League after arriving from the Bundesliga. Timo Werner and Jadon Sancho are among the best examples and United may have to be wary of the same.
The youngster may not guarantee goals early on. Like Hojlund, he may need time to adapt to the Premier League. Ideally, fans prefer an experienced star, who can hit the ground running from the start.
