MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been given a price for star player Jeremie Frimpong in their bid to sign the defender.
The right-back is considered Bayer Leverkusen’s hottest stock, and has been on United’s radar as manager Erik ten Hag looks for new recruits.
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With eight goals and nine assists to his name, Frimpong has had a stellar season with the German team.
The 22-year old has become key player in the squad, as he can operate as a right-sided winger as well.
The defender has a contract with the Bundesliga club until summer 2025, but has apparently become a potential target of the Old Trafford team for the upcoming transfer window.
According to reports, talks with his manager have been going on for weeks to acquire the players signature.
However, Leverkusen have named the price United would have to pay in order to sign the player.
According to SportBILD, the youngster could cost the Red Devils around £44million.
But, if Frimpong keeps up his good performances until the end of the season, the eye-watering sum may not be a transfer hurdle.
The former Manchester City and Celtic player scored last weekend during a match that saw Leverkusen beat Schalke 3-0, helping his side climb to seventh in the Bundesliga.
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He was also chosen to be on the Netherlands squad for the 2022 World Cup, but ended up failing to make an appearance under former United boss Louis van Gaal.
Frimpong also ended up being left out of Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman’s first squad for last month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers, and so is still waiting to make his international debut.
Still, if Man Utd do manage to fork out for him, the 22-year old could prove to be a quality acquisition for Ten Hag’s side.
However, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have also signalled their interest in the Dutch defender.
According to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barca and Bayern have been in direct communication with Frimpong’s agent, hotting up the race to land the star player.
Barca are moving to sign a new right-back, but may be hamstrung with cost-cutting after FFP sanctions.
Bayern are also thought to be on the lookout for a player in that area to replace Joao Cancelo if they decide not to make his loan from Manchester City permanent.