Manchester United are ‘seriously considering’ a bid for defender David Raum but face competition from Newcastle and West Ham.
That’s according to Sport 1, who say all three Premier League clubs are eyeing up a move for the German.
Raum has been heavily linked with a move away from Hoffenheim this summer after an impressive season in the Bundesliga and a breakthrough on the international stage.
They report that the player is open to an ‘early departure’ from Hoffenheim, and his representatives have been ‘sounding out the market’ and holding talks with potential buyers.
A decision is not expected in the near future, but a departure is now ‘considered likely’.
A move to Manchester United would presumably be the more appealing of the three even after their troubles last season, and they do need a reliable left-back moving forwards.
So do West Ham, who are looking to replace Aaron Cresswell and have been linked to several left-backs around Europe this summer already.
Newcastle don’t need reinforcement in that position as much, particularly after signing Matt Targett on a permanent deal, but perhaps they’d like competition in the position.
Either way, it seems Raum could have an offer from one of the three on the table at some point.