Manchester United are eyeing a summer move for a dazzling European attacker, while Spurs make a demand over Dele Alli’s exit – both in the latest Paper Talk.
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Manchester United are favourites among ‘several’ Premier League clubs to land Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner, according to a report.
The 21-year-old signed his first professional deal with the Bundesliga side in January 2019 and has since found stellar form, providing both goals and assists.
The Sun claims that United have tracked the Austrian for some time. What’s more, Old Trafford chiefs feel that this summer is the perfect time to bolster their attacking options with his signing.
The Red Devils are eyeing a bid once the season is over, but are expecting ‘tough negotiations’.
Baumgartner’s exit fee currently stands at £16million. However, given his recent form that will skyrocket. Indeed, the fact that his contract only runs out in 2023 will also protect his value.
Hoffenheim have a knack of allowing top players to leave for decent money. They collected £29million for Liverpool-bound Roberto Firmino in 2015, while Newcastle paid £40million for Joelinton.
Baumgartner has been hailed as one of his country’s ‘biggest talents’. The attacking midfielder made his international debut in September and has scored two goals in four appearances.
Meanwhile, he has netted three goals and laid on five others in 17 Bundesliga appearances this term. That figure translates to five strikes and seven assists in all competitions.
Last season, he directly contributed to 14 goals across all outings.
Source : TeamTalk
