Leon Goretzka Manchester United transfer stance 'clear' as January 'preference' emerges
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United could be an option for Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to reports. Erik ten Hag has previously raided the Bundesliga giants, luring Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window.
Joshua Zirkzee, a product of the Bavarian academy, also made the move to the Premier League after a standout campaign for Italian side, Bologna.
Speculation over Goretzka's future has intensified in recent weeks as he enters the final 18 months of his contract at the Allianz Arena.
The 29-year-old has made 224 appearances for the record-German top-flight holders but this season has been reduced to just one league appearance - and a further two in the Champions League - under new manager Vincent Kompany. READ MORE: Five things spotted in Manchester United training as seven youngsters involved before Brentford READ MORE: Paul Pogba speaks out on 'nightmare' Jose Mourinho relationship after Man United fallout With uncertainty surrounding the German international's future and talk over a possible January move, Christian Falk has told Caught Offside that Goretzka does not want to leave the club in January but if the situation doesn't change next summer, United would be an option that he would like to join.
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