Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has praised Manchester United midfielders Scott McTominay and Fred ahead of his side's visit to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
16.03.2023 - 11:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are 'determined' to win the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong this summer, according to reports in Germany.
United boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen on strengthening the right-back role, with one of Diogo Dalot or Aaron Wan-Bissaka likely told to move on. The latter's recent resurgence has potentially turned the tables, although regular links to right-sided full-back suggests whoever stays will play a back up role.
The Reds have often been linked with Denzel Dumfries, but will reportedly have to pay around £50million for the Inter Milan star. And now German outlet BILD (via Sport Witness) have provided a brief update on the race for another Dutchman in Frimpong.
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The report states that Ten Hag is 'determined' to land his compatriot over at Leverkusen, adding that the 22-year-old is 'getting better and better', thus garnering more interest from United and other top sides. It adds that as a result of the defender's improving form, Leverkusen may demand up to €60million.
Elsewhere, the Athletic report that Scott McTominay is one of a number of midfielders being eyed by Newcastle United this summer.
Central midfield is set to be a main point of interest for the Magpies, with Eddie Howe keen to bring in a defensive anchor to allow Bruno Guimaraes to move further forward.
The North East club are conscious of remaining within Financial Fair Play boundaries, however, and may not be able to land a big-money priority such as Moises Caicedo.
McTominay could be allowed to leave United this summer as Ten Hag looks to trim the fat of his squad, and Howe is said to be an admirer of the Scotland international's 'experience and
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