According to reports, Manchester United has inquired about RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan.
What is the most recent Simakan transfer news from Man United?
This summer, the Red Devils appear to be looking for defensive reinforcements, with Kim Min-jae of Napoli being one possible target. Recent reports state that after speaking with the South Korean international’s representatives, United has now presented a contract offer to him.
A new center-back may be needed at Old Trafford, and Simakan appears to be another target now that Erik ten Hag has approved the sales of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Eric Bailly.
In the past 48 hours, journalist Santi Aouna posted an update on Simakan to Twitter. Along with mentioning the move for Kim, he claimed that the Frenchman has been in contact with both the Red Devils and Arsenal.
“I understand Mohamed Simakan has drawn interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. Numerous clubs in England are interested. Talks between MU and Kim Min-Jae are still going on. The Red Devils have presented their plan as well as a budget.
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Simakan, who is he?
Simakan is primarily a center-back, but he can also play as a right-back or a holding midfielder. Simakan has a career-high €28 million Transfermarkt valuation, indicating that he is at the top of his game.
The 23-year-old, who left Strasbourg for Leipzig in 2021, was praised by football talent scout Jacek Kulig as a “complete center-back.”
“One of Europe’s most underappreciated young defenders. Strong, quick, adaptable, and excellent with the ball. fully capable centre back who can also play right back. brings to mind a young Lilian Thuram.
Simakan has contributed to an impressive 11 goals across all competitions while playing both right back and centre back this season. Since he can play right back, centre back, and midfield, he could potentially compete with Kim, Raphael Varane, and Lisandro Martinez for the starting center-back position at Old Trafford. Although the Red Devils might need to beat Arsenal to Simakan’s signature, it appears that this could be a deal to keep an eye on.
