Man United manager Ruben Amorim gestures during the match against Burnley (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing German defender Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund.
The 25-year-old defender is out of contract at the end of this season and is attracting attention from Liverpool and Barcelona. However, Fiharges reports that Manchester United are currently leading the race to sign him.
Manchester United need more depth in their defense and the German defender could be the ideal long-term successor to Harry Maguire. The opportunity to move to England could be exciting for him. It will be an exciting challenge and he will want to prove himself in the Premier League.
Signing a player of his quality and experience on a free transfer would be a coup for the Red Devils. It remains to be seen whether a pre-contract agreement can be reached with the player in January.
Meanwhile, Liverpool need a replacement for Ibrahima Konate and the German could be the ideal addition. It looks like it will be an attractive destination for players. They are fighting for major trophies and have a world-class team.
Likewise, the Spanish champions will be an attractive destination for most players. It will be interesting to see what decisions the players make. He is clearly at a loss for choice.
All three clubs could represent exciting opportunities for the player. He has the quality to compete at the highest level and could be an asset to all three clubs.
If Manchester United get over the line and reach a deal, it would be a coup for them. They are looking to build a team that can compete for big trophies and a deal like this could help close the gap with the top teams.
