Man United Linked With David Raum as January Left-Back Target
RB Leipzig have scheduled extension talks to protect Raum’s value, which could force a January sale if no new contract is agreed.
Overview
- Reports on Friday say Manchester United are actively linked with RB Leipzig left-back David Raum and that the player has given a positive response to a possible move to Old Trafford.
- RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer has confirmed planned talks to extend Raum’s contract as the 28-year-old enters the final year of his deal that runs until mid-2027.
- Intermediaries quoted in the coverage place a January asking price at about £30 million, a figure seen as workable if Leipzig choose to sell rather than risk losing him for free next summer.
- United’s interest is driven by ongoing left-back fragility at Old Trafford, with Luke Shaw’s fitness record and limited cover from Patrick Dorgu creating an urgent need for experienced reinforcement.
- Competition is reported from other European clubs, notably Juventus, and United’s summer focus on midfield signings left the left-back position unresolved heading into the winter window.