Thomas Meunier subject to interest from Manchester United
Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on many right-backs across the Europe.
The reports in England suggested that Borussia Dortmund right-back Thomas Meunier is subject to interest from Manchester United.
The Belgium international joined Borussia Dortmund from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in July 2020. His contract expires in the summer of 2024.
The right-back has featured in three matches for BVB this term in all competitions.
He is considered to be one of the best right-backs in Belgium. His record for Belgium is impressive. Meunier has scored 8 goals in 56 matches for Belgium at senior level.
The 30-year-old performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag wants to sign a new right-back and Meunier is one of the names at the top of his wishlist.
The Belgium international is thought to perfectly fit the profile of defensive player Ten Hag wants to target in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.
The former Paris Saint-Germain man is a very comfortable defender and has qualities which would improve the Manchester United’s backline. He has the quality and the experience to make an immediate impact.
According to the report, “Borussia Dortmund fullback Thomas Meunier is interesting Manchester United. The Telegraph says United are seeking a new right-back signing. United are looking to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka with one of Borussia Dortmund right-back Meunier or Sergino Dest. Meunier, 30, has started both games for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga but was hooked at half-time of their 3-1 win over SC Freiburg. United are yet to make an offer for the Belgian defender but are understood to be more likely to sign him than Dest, with Barcelona demanding £17m for the USA international.”
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It would take a huge offer from United to prise the 30-year-old right-back from Borussia Dortmund.
The German giants are preparing to sell their right-back should they receive a massive offer for him.
Good signing for Manchester United?
The right-back is in the peak of his career right now and he might want to prove his quality in the Premier League if an opportunity comes his way.
Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Manchester.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United make their move for the 30-year-old in the coming days.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
