Manchester United have now reportedly held talks with the agent of a highly-rated Dutch star ahead of a potential move.
Manager Erik ten Hag is widely expected to bring in a few new signings ahead of next season as he looks to build on his squad after his first campaign in charge.
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It is understood a new striker could arrive at Old Trafford as the club continues its pursuit of a prolific No. 9 to lead their attack, while a midfielder and a fullback are also reported to be a priority for the Red Devils.
With the likes of Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane and Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu having been linked with the club since, United have now reportedly made the first move towards securing a fullback instead.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the English giants have held a meeting with the agent of Bayer Leverkusen sensation Jeremie Frimpong with a view to signing the right-back.
"It's important to say that, from what I understand, there was a meeting between the agent of Jeremie Frimpong and Manchester United," the Italian transfer expert told The United Stand YouTube channel.
"Man Utd have confirmed their interest in the player. As you say, it is something that United have been interested in since October, and November.
"They've sent their scouts multiple times to follow Jeremie Frimpong, who's doing very well with Bayer Leverkusen.
"They feel he has different skills than the other right-backs they have in the squad and this is why they are monitoring him.
"He's very young, he would love to move to the Premier League – this is an important point. So Frimpong would give priority to Manchester United and the Premier League in general.
"The other opportunities he has at the moment are – his agent met with Bayern [Munich], but they are still slow because they have Joao Cancelo. They have to make a decision on Joao Cancelo in the next weeks and months.
"He also [has interest] from Barcelona but we don't know the financial situation of Barcelona so they're waiting on financial fair play before deciding anything.
"This is why for Manchester United it could be an opportunity. The meeting was positive. It's one of the names they have on their list.
"For sure the player would be happy about the move. Now it's on United to see if they will receive a proposal for [Aaron] Wan-Bissaka.
"My feeling is if a bid comes in for Wan-Bissaka, there is a concrete possibility of him leaving and for United to go for Frimpong as a future option to create competition for [Diogo] Dalot, who is in talks to extend his contract."
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Frimpong has made 37 appearances for Leverkusen so far this season, contributing to 17 goals in the process.
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