Manchester United are eyeing a move for Bayer Leverkusen duo Jeremie Frimpong and Edmond Tapsoba to bolster their defence.
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Man Utd want Leverkusen duo next summerWere linked with a move for Frimpong last summerFrimpong scored against Bayern recentlyWHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils are planning a double Bayer Leverkusen raid in the summer of 2024 as they plan to sign their defensive duo Frimpong and Tapsoba, according to . Both defenders recently signed new deals with the club and their contracts run until June 2028.
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The Red Devils were linked with a move for right full-back Frimpong last summer but they did not place a formal bid eventually after Aaron Wan-Bissaka showed improvement in his performance midway into the 2022/23 season and Diego Dalot agreed to sign a new contract.
With speculations regarding Raphael Varane's future at the club beyond the current season, the club are looking for a new central defender with Tapsoba one of the key candidates on their shortlist.
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In their recent rout of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, Tapsoba featured in Xabi Alonso's starting lineup while Frimpong came from the bench to score a late goal to complete a convincing 3-0 win.
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With back-to-back wins over West Ham and Aston Villa, a confident United side will next take on Luton Town in the Premier League on Sunday.