Manchester United are pushing to land Jonathan Tah this summer as the Bayer Leverkusen defender prepares to leave the Bundesliga side when his contract expires in June.
The 29-year-old centre-back, who has played over 50 matches this season for club and country, confirmed his departure following Leverkusen’s 1-1 draw with FC St. Pauli on April 20. Though he didn’t reveal when he would announce his next move, interest in the experienced German is heating up fast.
United are not alone in the chase. European heavyweights Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Barcelona are all keeping close tabs on the defender, who will be available on a free transfer—a rarity for a player of his calibre and experience.
With United eager to reinforce their backline after a rocky Premier League campaign, Tah fits the bill as a reliable and proven option. His physical presence, composure on the ball, and leadership at the back could help steady the ship at Old Trafford next season.
Tah’s free agent status is expected to trigger a transfer battle in the coming weeks.
