It is no secret that Erik ten Hag and Manchester United are in the market for a right-sided full-back.
The Dutch manager has made it clear that Aaron Wan-Bissaka does not feature in his plans and with Diogo Dalot as the only other senior right-back, it is imperative that the club address this position.
A name that has popped up as a target is Borussia Dortmund’s Thomas Meunier.
As per Jason Burt, Meunier’s potential arrival at Old Trafford would pave the way for Wan-Bissaka to leave.
“Manchester United are considering selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka for €12 million to Crystal Palace and would think of Thomas Meunier to replace him.”
Italian journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano also confirmed that the Belgian is a target for the Red Devils and has been offered to both the English club and Spanish giants Barcelona.
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Manchester United have been offered Thomas Meunier but a deal will depend on outgoings.
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— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) August 18, 2022
“Thomas Meunier has been offered to both Manchester United and Barcelona in recent weeks. However, any move will depend on the departure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and whether United pursue Sergino Dest.
However, it now seems that a potential switch to the Theatre of Dreams for Meunier is dead before it even takes flight.
Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl came out earlier today refuting the rumours surrounding the 30-year-old.
On the defender, Kehl said, “We currently see no reason to sell Meunier. That’s not in our plans.”
Borussia Dortmund director Kehl on Thomas Meunier: “We currently see no reason to sell Meunier. That’s not in our plans”, told Ruhr Nachrichten via @BVBBuzz. 🚨🟡 #BVB
Meunier has been proposed to Man Utd and Barça but no official bids submitted yet. pic.twitter.com/VBoev0are8
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2022
Time is running out, with just less than two weeks of the transfer window left.
United must ensure they secure a right-back for Ten Hag or risk leaving him short in a crucial position.
