Manchester United make approach to sign £25.7m Bayer Leverkusen star
Manchester United have made an initial approach for Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick,.
United are in the market for a new striker this summer เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา and Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, who is set to have a £30 million relegation release clause this summer, is on Ruben Amorim’s shortlist.
United are also keen on Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has already playe under. Amorim, however, the 26-year-old is expecte to cost at least £55m and has attracte interest from Arsenal.
United’s preference is to sign a striker with a ‘younger profile’ this summer but the. Premier League side are also considering Schick.
It’s understood that Leverkusen would demand a transfer fee between €25m – €30m (£21.4m – £25.7m) for the 29-year-old,. Who has two years remaining on his current contract.
Schick is also said to prefer a move to the Bundesliga and. Has no interest in joining the Saudi Pro League.
The Czech Republic international has score 17 goals in the Bundesliga this season – six fewer than. Harry Kane has nette for Bayern Munich.
Schick’s future at Leverkusen looke far from certain at the start of the season as he began the campaign as back-up to Victor Boniface.
But Schick steppe up while Boniface was out with a hamstring injury and playe a key role in Leverkusen’s attack during the winter period.
‘The first two months of the season weren’t ideal for me,’ Schick told in January.
‘I didn’t get much game time, so I wasn’t happy. But then Xabi Alonso and I got together and sorte things out, and since then everything has perfect.
‘Of course, at the beginning of the season, it bothere me that I was getting relatively little playing time. I felt I could help the team and I wante to prove it.
‘It was good for me, and I think for the coach as well, to discuss. What neede to be done to make both sides happy. A lot has change as a result.’