Manchester United are yet to decide between a move for RB Leipzig’s David Raum, or a younger player for the left-back position.
Friday’s print edition of BILD reports on the 28-year-old. He is on the sell list at Leipzig as they look to reduce squad numbers before the end of the window.
The newspaper explains that Leipzig would like to trim their squad if they can. They have several players on the list that can move. Raum is one of them.
Leipzig see this summer as their last chance to secure a high transfer fee for the defender. That’s’ because his contract runs until 2027. He’ll be free to negotiate with sides come January.
As a result, the German club know a fee below €40m is a possibility. Transfermarkt currently values the left-back at €25m.
On Manchester United’s shortlist
BILD have learned that Manchester United have him on their shortlist. They are looking for a player in that position, and the German is on their radar.
However, Michael Carrick’s side are still debating whether to spend a ‘relatively large sum’ on a slightly older player like Raum or to instead opt for a talent with room for development.
Their business so far this summer has been a mix of both, as it was last year. While there have been signings such as Carlos Baleba and Andrey Santos, they have also brought in Youri Tielemans.
It seems the debate is now about what route they take when it comes to signing a replacement for Luke Shaw.
Raum comments
David Raum has been consistently linked for years. Indeed, barely a transfer window has passed without reports linking him to Manchester United.
This summer is no different. The defender has been stoking the flames too. Sport Witness covered comments from him this week about his future.
“I’m now heading into the final year of my contract,” he said.
“I don’t need to lie about the fact that inquiries are coming in, that’s obviously to be expected. As things stand, I’m looking forward to the season with Leipzig.”
