According to German publication Fussball Transfers, Manchester United is eyeing a summer transfer for RB Leipzig defender Nordi Mukiele.
United is thought to be one of four teams interested in signing Mukiele, with PSG, Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich. However, a deal for Ajax’s Noussair Mazraoui is considered more likely for Bayern.
Nordi Mukiele plays as a right-back for RB Leipzig, having joined from Montpellier in a £18m move which was supervised by Ralf Rangnick himself.
He has 10 goals in 145 games for the Bundesliga club. Meanwhile, he earned his France debut against Finland in a World Cup qualifier last September.
United’s desire to pursue Mukiele could stem from the club’s reliance on Diogo Dalot at right-back this season.
The Portuguese has taken Wan-Bissaka’s place but he has been part of a defence that has allowed 56 goals in the Premier League, the worst record in the top 12.
Much of the blame has been placed on the defence, as the Manchester giants have gone nearly five years without a title and are expected to finish outside the top four this season.
Hence, Manchester United’s right-back position remains an issue, with neither Diogo Dalot nor Aaron Wan-Bissaka contributing a single goal or assist this season.
Mukiele’s attacking figures aren’t particularly impressive, but it’s evident that United require a new style, and neither of the present alternatives has been effective defensively this season.
Maybe a new player could help us change those unwanted numbers next season under Erik Ten Hag.
