MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left fuming about “shopping at Lidl.”
That’s after the Red Devils reportedly held transfer talks to sign Leeds star Robin Koch.
AlamyMan Utd fans are not pleased to be linked with Leeds defender Robin Koch[/caption]
Erik ten Hag is in the market for a new centre-back this summer.
Napoli’s Kim Min-jae is high on the Dutchman’s shopping list.
But Sky Germany claims United could now attempt to pull off a controversial transfer from rivals Leeds.
It’s reckoned “loose talks” have taken place to sign Germany centre-back Koch this summer.
And the 26-year-old, who can also play in midfield, is firmly on United’s shortlist.
It’s reckoned Koch has a release clause in his Elland Road contract allowing him to leave for free after Leeds’ relegation to the Championship.
It’s also believed Koch’s deal includes a bizarre agreement banning him from playing second-tier football.
And he is sure to have plenty of suitors after three impressive seasons with the Lilywhites.
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Koch joined Leeds from Freiburg for £13million in 2020.
And he has gone on to play 77 times under Marcelo Biesa, Jesse Marsch, Javi Gracia and Sam Allardyce.
However, Man United fans are not impressed at being linked with Koch, with one comparing it to picking up groceries at non-brand supermarket Lidl.
One supporter said: “United shopping in Lidl this summer.”
Another declared: “I’d rather have Maguire remain in the team.”
One noted: “Man United has no ambition.”
Another added: “This guy was part of the worst defence in the Premier League, this must be a joke.”
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