Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club in recent months.
Jonathan Tah will be out of contract in the summer of 2025, and Manchester United are keen on securing his signature. However, a report from Give Me Sport has claimed that the Bundesliga club will not sanction his departure in January, and he will stay with them until the end of the season.
The development will come as a major blow for Manchester United, who were hoping to secure his signature in January. The likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on the 28-year-old German international defender as well.
Jonathan Tah as established himself as a reliable performer in the Bundesliga over the years, and he helped Bayer Leverkusen win the title last season. He could prove to be a quality acquisition for all three English clubs. It will be interesting to see if they decide to make a move for him when the transfer window opens in January.
Even though they will not be able to sign him midway through the season, they will be able to secure a pre-contract agreement with him. The 28-year-old could join them on a free transfer in the summer. It remains to be seen where he ends up. Signing a player of his quality on a free transfer would be a masterstroke for any club. Whoever ends up signing him will have a major bargaining on their hands.
All three clubs need Jonathan Tah
Manchester United need defensive reinforcements, and signing another central defender could complete their defensive unit for the future. The Red Devils have three quality central defenders – Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.
Meanwhile, the German defender will be attracted to the idea of joining Manchester United as well. The Red Devils are a big club and they could provide him with the platform to push for major trophies. In addition, they will likely hike his £45,000-a-week wages significantly.
As for Chelsea, they need to sell underperformers like Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi. The German defender would be a quality alternative. Tottenham are keeping tabs on the £45,000-a-week defender, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. They have three quality central defenders at their disposal, and signing the German would be ideal.
