Manchester United is competing against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to secure the signing of Jeremie Frimpong for a fee of £34 million.

Jeremie Frimpong, the talented right-back from Bayer Leverkusen, is attracting interest from Manchester United. However, United will face stiff competition from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich for his signature. Frimpong has a release clause of £34 million, which will remain valid until the start of Euro 2024. The Red Devils will need to act quickly if they want to secure the services of the highly-rated defender.

Frimpong has been a key player for Bayer Leverkusen this season under the guidance of head coach Xabi Alonso. The team is still in contention for a treble, and Frimpong’s consistent performances have caught the attention of several top clubs. United, Bayern, and Real Madrid have all made contact regarding a potential transfer. However, Alonso and Bayer’s sporting director, Simon Rolfes, are working hard to keep their successful squad together for next season, including Frimpong.

Meanwhile, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is facing increasing pressure after the departure of football director John Murtough. Murtough was a key ally of Ten Hag’s, and with the club currently outside the top four, the manager is facing criticism. The departure of Murtough is seen as a major blow to Ten Hag’s position at Old Trafford. The club’s former chief executive, Richard Arnold, also stepped down last year, and it was Murtough and Arnold who interviewed Ten Hag for the managerial role. They were impressed by his knowledge of the club and attention to detail, which convinced them he was the right man for the job.

In other news, Xavi Hernandez may now have the opportunity to stay on as manager of Barcelona. Despite previously announcing his departure at the end of the season, Xavi has turned around the club’s form and impressed the board. Barcelona is considering the possibility of keeping him for next season. However, their upcoming match against Luis Enrique Martinez’s Paris Saint-Germain will be crucial. A defeat could change the club’s plans, as Barça president Joan Laporta is reportedly keen on bringing in Luis Enrique, who won the treble with Barcelona in 2015. However, a move this summer is unlikely due to Luis Enrique’s current contract with PSG.

Lastly, if Thiago Motta becomes the next manager of Manchester United, it could lead to the signing of Joshua Zirkzee. Motta currently manages Zirkzee at Bologna, and he could be brought in to strengthen United’s wing options. The INEOS project, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is set to bring changes to the club, and Motta is a potential replacement for Ten Hag. Zirkzee has been in impressive form in Serie A and has been linked with a move to several top European clubs. This potential transfer could also mean less playing time for Marcus Rashford, as Alejandro Garnacho continues to shine for United.