Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing 24-year-old German striker Jonathan Burkardt from Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Jonathan Burkardt has garnered a market in the Premier League with his exploits for FSV Mainz 05. Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur have scouted the German international in his outings for the Bundesliga club.
Who is Jonathan Burkardt?
Jonathan Burkardt has established himself as one of the best young strikers in the Bundesliga since breaking into the first-team squad at FSV Mainz 05. A native of Darmstadt, he spent most of his formative years in his hometown, passing through the academies at DJK-SSG Darmstadt, 1. FCA Darmstadt, and SV Darmstadt 98 before graduating from the youth division at FSV Mainz 05.
Burkardt broke into the first-team squad at FSV Mainz 05 as an 18-year-old at the onset of the 2018/19 season but has enjoyed his breakthrough this term. The 24-year-old has contributed to 19 goals in 23 appearances across all competitions, finding the back of the net 16 times and providing three assists. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has alerted Premier League bigwigs like Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
A man in demand
Liverpool will likely dip into the market for a striker in the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Darwin Nunez’s long-term future. So, the German international has emerged as a viable target for Liverpool. As for Newcastle United, Callum Wilson will likely depart from St. James’ Park after the 2024/25 season ends.
In addition, Alexander Isak is a target for several Premier League bigwigs. So, Jonathan Burkardt is an option worth considering for Newcastle United. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in the FSV Mainz 05 striker makes sense amid Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s struggles in front of the goal.
So, Burkardt is a viable target for Manchester United. As for Tottenham Hotspur, while Dominic Solanke is a long-term option in the final third for the North London outfit, Richarlison faces an uncertain future at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. So, the Lilywhites have set their sights on the Mainz striker.
Apart from Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham, Brighton & Hove Albion are also keen on signing Burkardt. Recent reports have also linked the 24-year-old German international. So, it will be interesting to see if an adventure in the Premier League is on the cards for the Mainz attacker.
