Manchester United and City begin battle for Bayern defender: all the details.
Manchester United interested in young Bayern player
According to The Sun: Manchester United is considering the possibility of signing young Bayern footballer Oleksandr Pavlovych.
The 21-year-old midfielder made his debut for the German club at the age of 19 and has gradually established himself in the first team.
Kobbi Mainu may leave Old Trafford Getty This is if United decides to continue its interest in Pavlovych GettyThis defensively minded German has played four matches in the league this season, scoring one goal, and is currently being noticed by Premier League clubs.
According to Bild, Manchester United and Manchester City have already contacted the player's representatives.
They are also competing with foreign clubs, such as Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, who have also shown interest.
Pep Guardiola is likely considering him as a backup option for midfielder Rodri.
But a transfer to Old Trafford may lead to the departure of one of the current midfield players.
Academy graduate Kobbi Mainu has openly talked about the possibility of leaving the club, as he has been unable to establish himself in the first team under Ruben Amorim.
Currently, United relies on Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and Manuel Ugarte instead of the young Englishman.
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Therefore, it is hard to imagine that the 20-year-old player will remain in Manchester if another footballer takes his place in the hierarchy.
Not so long ago, rumors emerged that Mainu already has a specific club in mind that he wants to move to.
He hopes to join former United players Rasmus Hojlund and Scott McTominay at the Italian club Napoli.
Both players have revived their careers at the club after leaving North-West England, with Hojlund scoring two goals in the Champions League on Wednesday, while McTominay ranked 18th in last month's Ballon d'Or standings.
Thus, interest in Pavlovych could significantly impact Manchester United's transfer policy. If the club decides to sign the player, it could lead to changes in the squad since competition within the team is only increasing. Meanwhile, Kobbi Mainu continues to reconsider his future plans as he observes the situation's development. Clubs interested in both players are adequately assessing their chances of success amid high competition in the transfer market.
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