Manchester United have submitted a 'concrete offer' for Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji ahead of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils are 'pushing' for Akanji's signature but risk causing themselves and their next permanent manager a tricky dilemma in defence.
Ralf Rangnick could be looking to Germany for recruitment. (Image: GETTY)
And with the Swiss centre-back out of contract in 2023, the Bundesliga giants will likely be open to cashing in on him at the end of the current campaign.
But United held off on January signings due to conservations over Ralf Rangnick's permanent successor's preferences.
So it isn't easy to understand why the club would be actively pursuing summer targets before settling on who will be in the dugout next season.
Akanji certainly seems to be in their sights, though, which could lead to an interesting situation at the back.
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But United's top dogs might not be best pleased with a new manager coming into the hot seat and immediately replacing their £80m man.
There could be an argument that the price tag should fly out the window, though, with the chief executive - Ed Woodward - and manager - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - who sanctioned his arrival both departed.
Given frustrations about game time as it is, Bailly, Jones and Tuanzebe could be set for exits anyway, which is possibly the reason why United are moving so quickly for a new centre-half.
Whether it's Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino or someone else, they would undoubtedly welcome starting next season with Varane, Akanji, Maguire and Lindelof as their first team central defenders.
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