Manchester United Hold Talks with Bundesliga Striker Over Old Trafford Move

Manchester United Hold Talks with Bundesliga Striker Over Old Trafford Move

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Man United have reportedly added Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic to their summer transfer wishlist
  • The Red Devils are keen to land a prolific striker due to the uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford
  • Kaladjdzic has scored 22 Bundesliga goals for Stuttgart in 48 appearances, a streak that has also seen him court interest from Bayern Munich

Manchester United have reportedly held talks with Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic over a possible summer move to Old Trafford.

United boss Erik ten Hag is understood to be eager to sign a prolific forward in the coming weeks due to the uncertainty surrounding the future of Cristiano Ronaldo at the Theatre of Dreams.

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Saša Kalajdžić celebrates after scoring during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke.
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According to Sky Germany, the Red Devils have now shortlisted Kalajdzic as a summer transfer target to reinforce their attack.

The Premier League giants are said to have made their interest in Kalajdzic stronger by holding initial talks over a potential deal.

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However, Stuttgart are yet to receive any offers as of yet for their starman, who has scored 22 goals in 48 Bundesliga matches.

United are expected to face competition from Bayern Munich in their pursuit of Kalajdzic, with Metro UK reporting that the Bavarians reportedly keeping tabs on the Stuttgart forward.

Erik ten Hag outlines Man United transfer plans

Meanwhile, Ten Hag has already hinted that United are keen to strengthen in midfield and attack this summer.

"We have a really good squad, we are working on to develop our way of playing and if the opportunity is there we will strike [to sign new players]," Ten Hag divulged.
"I said already definitely we are searching for players in midfield and I think that we have a need in offence. We are still working for players," he added.

Man United close to signing ex-Lazio keeper

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United have emerged favourites to sign former Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha.

The Red Devils are in the market for a backup goalkeeper following the departure of Dean Henderson.

Reports now suggest that the Red Devils are closing in on a deal for Strakosha, with the Albania international set to move to Old Trafford on a free transfer.

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