admin Manchester United are reportedly backed by the signing of Bayer-Leverkusen duo Jeremy Frimpong and Moussa Diaby.
The Red Devils are in dire need of a centre-forward this summer, but Eric ten Haag is also said to be looking for a new right-back and winger for the 2023/24 season.
Both Frimpong and Diaby have established themselves as permanent members of Leverkusen’s first team, but their long-term futures at the club are in question.
Indeed, the Bundesliga duo have two years remaining on their contracts and German news outlet Kicker, via the Daily Mail, claims that Leverkusen are willing to cash in on both players who have been ‘given the green light’ to leave this summer.
The report adds that a contract extension for either player has been ruled out, with Diaby said to have expressed his desire to leave and Frimpong also keen to take the next step in his career.
Leverkusen have a history of selling players before they enter the final 12 months of their contracts, most famously in 2020 when they sold Kai Havertz to Chelsea for £71m.
Frimpong said it was a “suitable offer” and recently claimed the right-back was worth around £34m in recent reports.
The Dutch player from Manchester City’s academy wants a return to England and ten Haag are said to be fans of the 22-year-old.
Since joining Leverkusen from Celtic in January 2021, Frimpong has scored 11 goals and provided 20 assists in 95 competitive appearances for Germany.
Frimpong played at right-back in the 2022/23 season, scoring 9 goals and 11 assists in 48 appearances in Bundesliga, Champions League, Europa League and DFB Cup.
Diaby, meanwhile, was also a key attacking threat for Xavi Alonso‘s side down the right flank and contributed with 14 goals and 11 assists in 48 appearances in 2022-23.
The 23-year-old’s impressive performance has seen him return to the French national team and has attracted interest from many of Europe’s top clubs, including Man United, Arsenal, Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain.
Diaby, who started his career at PSG, has spent the last four years at Leverkusen and is valued at around £65m by the German club.
Manchester United will sign Diaby if they decide to part ways with Jadon Sancho, who has not had the success he had hoped for since joining Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund for £75m in 2021. is considered to strengthen the pursuit of
