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Manchester United are looking to strengthen their squad across the pitch on the back of continued poor performances, however, they may have to fend off Bayern Munich for one of their targets.
The Red Devils ended 2024 with a run of four defeats with games without scoring a single goal.
As such, the January transfer could be essential for Ruben Amorim to turn things around.
However, the Portuguese manager faces the winter window with no allocated transfer budget.
The club are in turn looking at cheaper alternatives for completing deals, as well as making sales to kick-start their raising of funds.
One such deal is a potential swap deal for Victor Osimhen of Napoli, seeing wantaway Marcus Rashford going to Italy.
Another potential swap deal would see new signing Joshua Z1irkzee head to Juventus, trading places with Dusan Vlahovic.
However, with the majority of the squad being considered for sale for the right price, this month could see some drastic changes at Old Trafford.
A new area of the pitch that could see some movement is between the sticks.
Now, Marco Molla has reported on X that United are looking set to rival Bayern Munich for one of their long-term signings.
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Manchester United and Bayern Munich look to Zion Suzuki
The pair of European giants are set to battle it out for Parma’s Zion Suzuki.
The Japanese goalkeeper joined Parma in the summer, setting himself up as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.
With 17 appearances, Suzuki has maintained two clean sheets and has continued his role as Japan’s first-choice keeper.
Now, Bayern and United are leading a race for the 22-year-old’s signature. However, the race is expected to lead through to the summer.
United have been interested in the Suzuki since 2023, with the goalkeeper even having a call with Erik ten Hag that summer.
Time will tell if the youngster will make a move to Old Trafford, however, with several clubs now looking to make a move for Altay Bayindir, United could need a new option between the sticks.
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