Manchester United are very interested in acquiring the services of Bayern Munich’s target man, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
United’s interest in Choupo-Moting comes as the club intensifies its search for a striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
Several options have already been mentioned just five days after the January transfer window.
The Red Devils have been linked with a raid for Frenchman Olivier Giroud, but a move may prove difficult with the 36-year-old playing for a new contract at AC Milan.
United have also been linked with Marcus Thuram and Kolo Muani.
Choupo-Moting has six months left on his contract at the Allianz Arena and is now free to enter into talks and even sign a preliminary agreement with any club.
Sky Germany reports that United are “intensively courting” the Cameroonian, “Manchester United in particular, who are still looking for a striker after the break with Cristiano Ronaldo, are very interested in a commitment, if possible in the winter.”
“Bayern advantage: Choupo-Moting feels very comfortable in Munich. But with Bayern still wanting to sign a top-tier striker like Harry Kane in the summer, a deal could be difficult.”
“The negotiating position [for Choupo-Moting] It’s good as Bayern aren’t the only ones interested in working with the 33-year-old.”
The player has explained his terms to club bosses regarding the drafting of a new deal with Bayern Munich: he no longer wants a supporting role and requires a significant salary increase.
Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic and technical director Marco Neppe met Choupo-Moting’s father over lunch, where the issue of his extension was at the top of the agenda.
There is an expectation that more meetings will take place as both sides strive to find a solution.
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