Manchester United make contact to sign Jonathan Tah on a free transfer
manchester united Boss Ruben Amorim has work to do if the team is to get back to where it belongs and he will likely have backing in the transfer window next year.
The Portuguese is expected to have a list of his own objectives, but the board will also hire players whom it considers suitable for the long-term sporting project.
Jonathan Tah is one of those players and Caught offside (h/t Transfers) has reported that the Red Devils have 'made contact' to sign the Bayer Leverkusen defender next year. Tah will be a free agent when his contract in Germany expires and, according to the source, United are in talks to sign him, but faces competition from Barcelona.
Man United can negotiate directly with the player starting in January and, although he has not officially announced that he will leave Bayer Leverkusen, there are signs that this will happen. In particular, he was in the about to sign for Bayern Munich this summer, but a transfer fell through and he remained with his current employers.
A brilliant free signing
Jonathan Tah would be an incredible free signing for Manchester United next year. Jonny Evans' contract is unlikely to be renewed for another season while Harry Maguire He has also been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, so the 28-year-old would be a great addition to the squad. He is an experienced activist and is in the best years of his career.
Standing at 6'4″, the German central defender has an imposing presence and is also a technically sound player. He is very good with the ball at his feet and has a decent passing range, while his tall stature allows him to impose himself to the opponent's attackers and also be a strong aerial option.
He has a unique profile, but it is one that Man United can benefit from, especially if they use a three-man backline under Ruben Amorim.
It remains to be seen if the player's preference is to join the first division giants next year or if he wants to play for a participant in the champions leaguein which case Barcelona could ruin the Manchester United deal.
