Bayern Munich have rejected an initial approach from Manchester United for Benjamin Pavard, with personal terms already in place.
Florian Plettenberg has claimed that Manchester United’s first bid for Benjamin Pavard has been rejected by Bayern Munich. The Red Devils continue their push to sign the 27-year-old World Cup winner, with personal terms already agreed with the Frenchman.
Manchester United are in the market for a new defender as Erik ten Hag continues to evaluate his potential options. The Dutch manager always wanted to improve the backline. But until now, they have been busy bringing players to other positions.
The earlier idea circled around bringing in a central defender to offset the potential departure of Harry Maguire. Manchester United have since agreed on a fee with West Ham United for the 30-year-old. But ten Hag now wants a versatile presence at the back.
Several options, including Jean-Clair Todibo and Edmond Tapsoba featured earlier. But ten Hag seems fixated on Benjamin Pavard. The 27-year-old World Cup winner can play right-back and centrally at the back. The versatility makes a solid presence that could improve Manchester United’s defence.
❗️ManUtd is pushing for Benjamin #Pavard and has submitted a first official offer to Bayern – confirmed.
➡️ The offer was rejected
➡️ But Pavard still very open to join #MUFC as there’s a verbal agreement in principle. @SkySportDE 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/4KycIwvjEf— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 13, 2023
Manchester United had initiated talks with Bayern Munich, with the defender likely to leave this summer. Pavard’s contract expires next summer, and he reportedly wants a new challenge. He will also not sign a new deal with the Germans.
Florian Plettenberg has claimed that Bayern have rejected Manchester United’s initial offer for the 27-year-old World Cup winner. The Red Devils remain in the front seat to sign him, and there is confidence about finding an agreement soon.
As per the reporter, personal terms were also verbally agreed with Pavard, which could ease the way for Manchester United to complete the deal. The 27-year-old also wants the move to Old Trafford and take on a new challenge in his career.
Ten Hag had thought about bringing in a right-back earlier. But Pavard’s profile will excite him for the versatility he brings. The prospect of the Frenchman lining up alongside Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw will make their backline seem daunting.
The Red Devils will look to complete this signing fast, as they might want to focus on a new midfielder before the window shuts. Sofyan Amrabat and Khephren Thuram have emerged as targets for ten Hag, with the club expected to bring at least one before the deadline.
