Manchester United are considering a £35m bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Valdemar Anton.
According to the Mirror, United manager Michael Carrick is keen to sign another elite centre-back this summer and has already sent the club’s scouts to Germany to keep an eye on the stout defender in the final week of the Bundesliga.
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Manchester United sign Waldemar Anton to strengthen defense
This pursuit of a move comes amid increasing structural instability in the Red Devils’ backline.
Big questions remain over the immediate future of United’s defensive duo Lisandro Martinez and Matthijs de Ligt.
Both big stars have been sidelined with serious injuries over the past year, and United bosses have internal concerns about the poor long-term fitness of both players.
United’s recruitment team are aware that it is very unlikely that a final deal will be finalized before the start of the international tournament in North America.
Manchester United face competition from Premier League rivals Aston Villa who are looking to build on their Europa League winning success.
This timeline creates an additional element of risk and means the 29-year-old’s market value could rise significantly if he is successful at the World Cup.
Germany are keen to rebuild their international reputation after a humiliating group stage exit in 2022 and are included in an interesting Group E alongside Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador.
Valdemar Anton impressed in Germany
Securing a starting spot under Julian Nagelsmann will not be an easy task for Anton, who faces incredibly tough competition at centre-back.
But Anton’s pedigree speaks for itself. The rock-solid defender has proven to be a revelation since arriving in the Ruhr region, consistently shutting down Europe’s top attackers.
Anton has a long-term contract with Dortmund until 2028, but sources say he has long-term ambitions to play in the Premier League. Turning down a move to Old Trafford may prove impossible as Carrick seeks reliable durability.
