Manchester United have been offered David Raum, with Ben Jacobs saying the club were also offered Jorge Salinas. Raum is an RB Leipzig left-back and he is into the final year of his contract, which makes the approach at least worth a look while United keep working through their defensive options.
Vivell's link to Raum
Christopher Vivell has long liked Raum's profile, and that matters because Vivell now sits inside United's recruitment setup. He said: "David has developed brilliantly in the past two years and established himself as a regular for club and country during his first season in the Bundesliga. He's quick, dynamic, can strike the ball and is extremely dangerous from set pieces and crosses."
Raum's recent club form gives that praise some backing. He posted a 7.5 rating in his latest appearance, played 69 minutes in his most recent Bundesliga outing and supplied one assist in his latest run. Those are not numbers that scream glamour signing, but they do look like the record of a player still doing the job at a high level.
Where United's search sits
The left-back search still has a bigger name attached to it. Brighton's Carlos Baleba has to be dealt with first, and Lewis Hall is another target United are said to be weighing, although the report says he could cost over £75 million. Luke Shaw remains the primary left-back option heading into the new season, with Patrick Dorgu listed as back-up for Michael Carrick.
Raum fits the part of the market where United can actually get movement if the bigger deal stays awkward. He is a recognised Bundesliga left-back, he has the Vivell connection, and Leipzig would be dealing with a player who has entered the final year of his contract.
United have not made this a one-name chase, and they do not need to. Raum is simply now part of a search that is getting broader, with Baleba still the priority before the club push on for a left-back.
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