Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool goalkeeper and Bayer Leverkusen star Edmond Tapsoba, according to a recent German report.
Since moving to BayArena from Portuguese side Vitoria SC, the 27-year-old has had a successful spell, winning a Bundesliga title and a number of domestic cup ties.
Furthermore, he helped his side reach the final of the Europa League during the 2023/24 season before losing to Atalanta. Having proven his worth in club football, Tapsoba has established himself as an undisputed starter in the starting line-up of the Burkina Faso national team.
According to a recent German report (via TEAMtalk), Man Utd are willing to spend big in the summer if they qualify for the Champions League and plan to strengthen their centre-forward position.
United want a physically dominant player and have identified Tapsoba as a serious option, with the defender described as ‘most complete’ in the German top flight.
The African’s recent eye-catching performances have not only caught the attention of the Old Trafford club, with Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool also joining the race.
Leverkusen are willing to cash in on Tapsoba this summer, with the player’s existing deal running until 2028 and a £52m price tag on his head.
Conflict
Harry Maguire has entered the final few months of his current contract, so it appears United have started exploring options to strengthen the defense if the former Leicester City star eventually leaves this summer.
On the other hand, Liverpool are said to be looking to renew the centre-back position now that Virgil Van Dijk has reached the end of his career, while Ibrahima Konate’s existing contract expires at the end of this season.
Tapsoba, 1.80 meters tall, is strong, good in the air, plays comfortably from the back and is also efficient in defensive contributions.
He is currently in the prime stages of his career and could be a smart signing for Man Utd or Liverpool if either club were to sign him.
However, it will be interesting to see whether the Old Trafford or Anfield club will ultimately make a concrete move to sign Tapsoba this off-season.
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