Manchester United Ready To Battle Premier League Clubs For Signature Of Bundesliga Star Defender.

Manchester United is reportedly entering the fray for the signature of Bayer Leverkusen standout Jonathan Tah. Manager Erik ten Hag has been actively seeking a central defender since the summer transfer window, with an unsuccessful bid to bring one to Old Trafford while retaining the services of Harry Maguire.

While Maguire has regained his place in the Dutch coach’s plans, the desire to reinforce the defensive unit persists. According to insights from Transfer News Live, Manchester United faces competition from two fellow Premier League contenders, namely Newcastle and West Ham, in the pursuit of Tah.

🚨 Manchester United are set to battle Newcastle and West Ham for the signing of Bayer Leverkusen’s £20m-rated defender Jonathan Tah.

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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 18, 2023

The 27-year-old German international could be available for a reasonable £20 million in the upcoming January transfer window.

Tah has been an instrumental figure for Bayer Leverkusen this season, featuring prominently in every Bundesliga match under the management of Xabi Alonso. With his current contract set to expire in 2025, Leverkusen may be inclined to explore a transfer in 2024 if a contract extension proves elusive.

The potential acquisition of Tah would undoubtedly bolster the defensive capabilities of any of the aforementioned teams. Notably, Newcastle could be particularly eager, given Eddie Howe’s prolonged absence of Sven Botman due to injury.