Man United Eye David Raum As January Left-Back Option

A January approach would plug United’s left-back weakness as RB Leipzig moves to hold extension talks to avoid losing Raum for free.

Overview

Multiple reports in early October say Manchester United are considering RB Leipzig left-back David Raum as a realistic target for the January window and that the player is open to a move.
Leipzig’s sporting director Marcel Schäfer has confirmed planned talks with Raum about a contract extension to prevent him leaving on a free at the end of the season.
Intermediaries cited by the coverage estimate a transfer fee of about £30 million could be enough to complete a January transfer, though no bid or agreement has been announced.
United’s renewed interest is driven by Luke Shaw’s ongoing fitness problems and the inexperienced cover provided by Patrick Dorgu, after the club prioritised midfield signings and were priced out of Lewis Hall in the summer.
Raum is a 28-year-old Germany international, Leipzig captain with well over 100 appearances since 2022, and competing clubs such as Juventus have also been linked to him, which could shape Leeds’ decision to sell or extend.