According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid will compete with Manchester United for Leon Goretzka's services, but not until next year.
Los Blancos are interested to capture David Alaba on a free transfer after acquiring the in-demand Bayern Munich midfielder on a free transfer, according to AS.
In Bavaria, though, there is confidence that Goretzka will reject a growing list of admirers and chose to stay with the German mega club.
“We are in good talks with them [Goretzka and Kimmich],” Bayern president Herbert Hainer is quoted as saying.
In the coming weeks, there will be further conversations to find a solution.”
According to reports, new Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann is convinced that the midfield dynamo would commit his long-term career to the club.
“Of course, I've told him about my ambitions for him,” Nagelsmann added. I've told him I'd be grateful if he extended the invitation, and I'm also confident.
“When it comes to considering a contract renewal, there are various items to consider.
“I'll continue to concentrate on the sporting side of things and show him that he has the potential to be one of Europe's most dangerous midfielders. He has the potential to improve.”
Nagelsmann's mention of the 'issues' involved in a contract extension is intriguing, as it may hint to an explanation for his club's reluctance to decide the midfielder's future.
Goretzka is largely expected to want a salary commensurate with his reputation as one of the Allianz Arena's most essential players.
According to sources in The Peoples Person, the international ace wants to stay in the Bundesliga, but United has seduced his representatives with a higher compensation offer.
Despite the fact that the smart money is on the player receiving what he wants and staying in Germany, Bayern must act swiftly to fend off mounting interest from Europe's top teams.
United's greatest chance of landing Goretzka may be to make significant on-field improvement next season, demonstrating to him that Old Trafford is the ideal venue for him to achieve both his sporting and financial goals.
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