Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club in recent months.
Leon Goretzka has been linked with Manchester United and West Ham United in recent months. Meanwhile, Max Eberl has confirmed via The Sun that German international is unhappy at the Bundesliga club due to the lack of playing time.
He said, “We communicated very clearly from the start. Leon knew that we were relying on Pavlo [Aleksandar Pavlovic], and that we would bring in with Palhinha and that Josh [Kimmich] would play more in the centre again.”
Eberl added, “We’ve also said that when Leon is there and ready to face the situation, he’ll be treated completely normally. Leon’s a great guy. I like him a lot, even though he’s obviously upset at the moment. I understand that too. But that’s part of life in football.”
The development will come as a major boost for the two English clubs and other suitors like Barcelona. The German midfielder, who pockets £273,000-a-week wages, has proven himself with Bayern Munich and his country. There is no doubt that he is good enough for the Premier League, and he could be a useful option for Manchester United and West Ham.
Manchester United need more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Goretzka will add physicality, drive and defensive cover to the side. He could be the ideal long-term partner for Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte.
The German international has the quality and the experience to thrive in the Premier League, and he will look to establish himself as a key player for the Red Devils if the transfer goes through. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he should be attracted to the idea of joining them.
Manchester United could use Leon Goretzka
Manchester United will be hoping to fight for major trophies in the coming seasons, and they need a proven performer. Goretzka has won multiple trophies at the club level, and he could be the right fit for them.
Meanwhile, West Ham have put together an exciting squad as well. They have brought in a quality manager like Julen Lopetegui. The Hammers will hope to challenge for the domestic trophies and secure European qualification consistently.
They need quality players in order for that to happen, and a quality midfielder could make a big difference for them. Goretzka would be the ideal fit for West Ham in the middle of the park, and he could improve them immensely.
The opportunity to join Manchester United will probably be more attractive compared to West Ham and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs decide to come forward with an official offer to sign him in the coming months. Bayern Munich might not want to hold on to an unhappy player for long, and the German club could be open to cashing in on him if the right offer is presented.
Manchester United have recently signed two players from the Bundesliga giants during the summer transfer window, and they will hope to use the existing relationship with the Bavarian outfit to seal the deal for the midfielder as well.
