Thomas Meunier was of interest to both Manchester United and FC Barcelona, ​​according to Fabrizio Romano, but United now have their eyes on Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong as the Catalan’s turn for Diogo Dalot.
The reliable reporter claims that the Borussia Dortmund winger was denied a transfer by Borussia Dortmund in August.
“Both Barcelona and Manchester United were interested in Thomas Meunier last August, but there was no possibility of reaching an agreement with Borussia Dortmund,” Romano said in his daily press conference.
“The problem was not on the player’s side but on the club’s side, as BVB wanted to keep him.”
Both clubs are in the market for a right-back, and Barcelona are now also monitoring Dalot’s situation at Manchester United.
Dalot has been in fantastic form for the Red Devils this season, but with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the Catalan club have their eyes on a potential deal.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barça have not been impressed by the summer signing of Héctor BellerÃn and have prioritized the right-back as the position that most needs immediate reinforcement.
The Blaugrana are also interested in Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard and Villarreal’s Julian Foyth, although the latter may prove too expensive for a January transfer.
Pavard’s contract expires at the end of the season and, unlike Dalot, he does not have a clause allowing his club to extend his stay for a further twelve months.
United, meanwhile, have their eyes on Jeremie Frimpong, and Romano says a deal could be reached as early as January and at an affordable price.
“Frimpong’s price is around 25 million euros,” he said on his YouTube channel. “Bayer Leverkusen wants to keep the player, so it’s not easy. But what I can tell is that Frimpong would be really interested in moving.”
The Bayer Leverkusen right-back would certainly fit the bill to be an attacking threat at Old Trafford. He currently has five goals and two assists in fourteen Bundesliga games, due to his relentless desire to advance and his electric pace.
Currently on duty with the Netherlands in the World Cup in Qatar, Frimpong has yet to play a minute with Louis van Gaal in the tournament.
The Dutch manager has preferred Denzel Dumfries at full-back, who has also been linked with United, although Romano believes the fee Inter Milan would demand would prove too costly.
And while Dumfries put in a quality performance in his country’s 3-1 win over the USA, his poor performances during the group stage and generally low technical level could make him a less attractive proposition for Erik ten Hag. .
United will no doubt be hoping to keep Diogo Dalot, but backing him with Jeremie Frimpong would give the manager much more flexibility to rotate his squad as the club prepares for a hectic schedule as it resumes its season.
