RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara has said that it is his dream to play for Premier League side Manchester United.
The 21-year-old Mali international has made 28 appearances for the German club this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 7 assists.
He has confessed that he likes United and follows the club as much as possible.
“I like Manchester United very much and watch as many games as possible,” he told German outlet Bild.
“I dream of playing there. But at the moment I am very satisfied with RB Leipzig. Our big goal is to get into the Champions League.”
It remains to be seen if United will make a move for the youngster, but nothing can be ruled out if the player continues to improve and eventually becomes a top player.
In other news, Manchester United will reportedly battle Premier League giants Arsenal and Liverpool for the services of Ajax midfielder Hakim Ziyech, according to the latest reports.
The Mirror states that English teams are interested in the 26-year-old star after his displays helped the Dutch heavyweights knock out Juventus and Real Madrid in this campaign’s Champions League.
The Red Devils have previously been connected with Ziyech’s de Joden teammate David Neres as they plan to bolster their current attack.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said Manchester United won’t land as many as six stars in the upcoming summer transfer market, but Sunday’s 4-0 defeat to Marco Silva’s Everton has highlighted the changes required at Old Trafford.
The club vice chairman Ed Woodward travelled to the Dutch capital last month though it is said the purpose of his visit was not to scout Ajax players.
Elsewhere, Manchester City has joined the Old Trafford outfit in the hunt to sign Benfica ace Joao Felix, according to recent reports.
Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Juventus and Bayern Munich have previously been named as possible destinations for the 19-year-old Portuguese sensation who has netted 15 goals in all competitions this term.
Goal.com report that the Citizens have joined the chase with sporting director Txiki Begiristain travelling to the Portuguese capital to scout Joao, though the Benfica talent is reported to have a £106m exit clause in his current contract.
In terms of outgoings at Manchester United this summer, the rumours connecting Paul Pogba with a switch to Real Madrid won’t go away.
Spanish newspaper AS report that his wage requests will scupper any possible move to the Santiago Bernabeu, ins pite of the fact the Frenchman has previously stated playing for Los Blancos would be a “dream for any player”.
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