Manchester United in Talks to Sign Top Borussia Dortmund Star

Manchester United in Talks to Sign Top Borussia Dortmund Star

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:53 PM
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  • Dan-Axel Zagadou's current deal with Borussia Dortmund is set to expire at the end of the ongoing season
  • That implies that the defender is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs
  • Man United are believed to be the leading contenders to sign him, with reports suggesting Rangnick is keen to have him to bolster his squad
  • On their part, Dortmund are said to be keen to renew his contract and have already opened talks with him

Man United have reportedly entered talks over the possibility of signing Borussia Dortmund star, Dan-Axel Zagadou.

Dan-Axel Zagadou of Dortmund celebrates his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park. Photo by Lukas Schulze.
Dortmund are said to be keen to renew his contract and have already opened talks with him. Photo by Lukas Schulze.
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Zagadou's deal with the Bundesliga giants is set to expire at the end of the ongoing season, meaning he is free to pen a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs.

Metro UK now reports the Red Devils are exploring the possibility of bringing him to Old Trafford on a free transfer in the summer and have already begun talks with his agent, Moussa Sissoko.

However, United may face a significant hurdle in that attempt, with French outlet, FootMercato, reporting Dortmund are keen to keep the former PSG youth star who has managed just seven appearances for the club this season.

It is understood Dortmund have already initiated discussions with Zagadou to renew his deal, but his future at the club remains in doubt.

Incidentally, Zagaou is not the only player United have been linked with as interim manager Ralf Rangnick looks to bolster his squad.

River Plate goalscoring sensation Julian Alvarez, Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara, and RB Leipzig's Amadou Haidara have all been linked.

Strengthening the central midfield position has already been identified as a key priority.

Man United tipped to finish in top four

Earlier, Sports Brief reported a Boffin Supercomputer has backed Man United to finish in the top four this season despite their disappointing run of form.

United were stunned 1-0 by Wolves on Monday, January 3, to have their hopes of sealing a Champions League spot dented.

Joao Moutinho fired home the winner with eight minutes left on the clock to deny the Red Devils a chance to close the gap on Tottenham, West Ham, and fourth-placed Arsenal.

The defeat left Ralf Rangnick's men sitting seventh on the log with 31 points, four off a top-four slot.

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