Manchester United face stiff competition for Jeremie Frimpong as Chelsea have sparked interest in the full-back.
The Peoples Person recently reported that the Dutch Under-21 international has been linked to a move from Old Trafford.
The winger, who joined Bayer Leverkusen in January last year, has caught the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
According to FootballTransfers, Man United are interested in Frimpong and could make a move in the January transfer window to avoid interest from Stamford Bridge.
“Although the suggestion is that the Glazers are unwilling to spend this January window, it is believed that the prospect of the club missing its main goals and not appeasing its manager would lead to catastrophe,” the outlet says.
“Chelsea’s interest in Frimpong, then, could lead to Man Utd pushing for an early move.”
The midfielder adds that Erik ten Hag sees the defender as a perfect option for right back.
Diogo Dalot has been quite impressive in that role after scoring his first European goal for United in a 3-0 win against Sheriff.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who was dropped as the starting right-back last season, has been unable to get going this season.
With reports in the summer that his former club Crystal Palace are interested in him, it appears that Ten Hag is preparing to find a replacement.
Frimpong will no doubt work hard trying to get into the Dutch international squad for the World Cup.
The outlet mentions that his camp is aware of the interest in him, hinting that a January move might be possible.
Bayer had a successful summer in terms of keeping star players at the club following interest from Premier League clubs.
Whether that will remain the same in January remains to be seen, but with Ten Hag interested in finding a suitable Dalot backup, a move could happen.
