Reports from England suggest Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, Lille’s Jonathan David and Nice’s Khephren Thuram are being monitored by Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s entry as a minority shareholder in the 20-time English champions is expected to be confirmed in the middle of this month, with the club already planning for the next transfer window.
According to ESPN, the Red Devils are preparing to target players entering the final year of their contracts and Kimmich, David and Thuram’s situations are being monitored. Kimmich’s contract with FC Bayern expires in the summer of 2025, and there is currently a lot of speculation about the German international’s future.
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There has also been a lot of speculation surrounding David’s future, with the Canadian international’s contract at Lille less than 18 months away. Meanwhile, Thuram is another player rumored to be on the club’s shortlist and Nice are expected to struggle to keep him beyond the end of this summer’s transfer window.
Man United are understood to be confident that the targeted selection of players in the final year of their contracts will allow them to control their summer spending, particularly if the club fails to secure the Champions League for the 2024-25 season. The Red Devils will look to move closer to the top four when they travel to Villa on Sunday afternoon, with the club aiming for a fourth consecutive win in all competitions.