Manchester United and West Ham are keen to sign Leon Goretzka
Manchester United and West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to The sun.
After moving to the Allianz Arena as a free agent in 2018, the 29-year-old enjoyed a successful spell at the German giants over the past few years, helping his side win multiple Bundesliga titles, several other cup competitions and a Champions League trophy.
However, Goretzka's future at Bayern Munich is currently uncertain. There was talk of his departure this summer, but he ultimately decided to stay.
The German has found himself on the periphery under new manager Vincent Kompany so far this season, although he did manage to get his name on the scoresheet after coming off the bench late in the Champions League opener against Dinamo Zagreb last night, where the Bavarian club won the match 9-2.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Ebrel recently revealed that Goretzka is “upset' with his current situation at the Allianz Arena and it seems that Man Utd and West Ham are looking to sign him taking advantage of his current situation.
Battle
According to The sunMan Utd have a long-term interest in the midfielder and are now on 'red alert' after the German giants released him, so United could opt to make a concrete approach to sign him if he does eventually leave Bayern in 2025.
However, the report suggests that West Ham have also registered their interest and along with them, other clubs are also interested in buying him.
Goretzka, valued at around £25m Transfer marketHe has a contract with Kompany's team until 2026, so they hope to cash in on him next year to avoid losing him for free.
Man Utd are expected to focus on strengthening their midfield department in 2025 as Christian Eriksen is likely to leave the club upon the expiration of his current contract next summer, while the Red Devils are said to be open to moving on. Casemiro leave the club.
However, United have been determined to sign young and hungry players, so they could eventually opt not to sign Goretzka, who turns 30 next year.
On the other hand, West Ham made some new acquisitions in their engine room this summer and now seem to be aiming to sign a midfielder next year.
