Manchester United Weighs Potential Move for Leeds United Defender

In the latest transfer news, Manchester United is reportedly exploring the possibility of securing the services of Robin Koch, the talented defender currently plying his trade at Leeds United. As per trusted sources, Florian Plettenberg from Sky Germany has shed light on United’s interest in the German international.

Koch, who arrived at Elland Road in the summer of 2020 for a fee of around £13 million, has established himself as a vital figure in the Leeds squad, accumulating an impressive 73 appearances in the highly competitive Premier League.

News #Koch: He‘s on the shortlist of ManUtd! Loose talks took place. Confirmed. #MUFC @SkySportDE 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/c3aFiOYDtP

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 14, 2023

With Leeds United unfortunately suffering relegation to the Championship, Koch is expected to be available for a cut-price deal this summer. Furthermore, his current contract has only 12 months remaining, which adds to the likelihood of a potential transfer. It comes as no surprise that several Premier League clubs have expressed interest in acquiring his services.

While it is believed that Manchester United views the 26-year-old defender as a contingency option in case their primary transfer targets are not attainable, acquiring Koch at a more affordable price would provide the club with the opportunity to allocate funds to strengthen other areas of the squad.