United now interested in 'bustling' UCL star compared to prime N'Golo Kante - Sky Sport

Manchester United have been monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Konrad Laimer’s performances, according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.

The Red Devils bolstered their midfield with the signing of Manuel Ugarte last summer, but they could enter the transfer market to reinforce the department.

Casemiro and Christian Eriksen are no longer in the prime of their careers. The experienced duo could be offloaded at the end of the season.

United were ‘recently impressed’ with Laimer’s performances, but there has been no contact with his representatives.

United are focusing on other transfer targets, while Laimer wants to continue at Bayern. He is considered an important player under manager Vincent Kompany.

Laimer speculation could be agent-driven

The Austria international, who has previously been compared to a prime N’Golo Kante, joined Bayern from RB Leipzig on a free transfer in 2023.

The 27-year-old had a good debut campaign with 43 appearances. His playing time was equally divided in the central midfield and right-back positions.

With the departure of manager Thomas Tuchel, his playing time has been reduced. Laimer has predominantly played in defence since Kompany’s appointment.

He has averaged only 44 minutes per appearance. The ongoing speculation linking United could be agent-driven for a couple of key reasons.

The ‘bustling‘ midfielder will enter the last two years of his contract next summer. His representative is probably looking to sort out a new long-term deal with a salary hike.

The agent could also be sending a signal to Bayern that the midfielder’s game time has to be more consistent, or he could contemplate a future transfer.

The Red Devils are unlikely to make a move for Laimer as he is not eyeing an exit. The scenario could change next summer.

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Article written by Sri Aswin .