According to a new report from renowned journalist James Ducker, if Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich's asking price for Dutch center back Drieght exceeds the
Manchester United Football Club
the psychological expectations of the Red Devils will have to shelve plans to bring in the young defender. United completed their move for potential Lille 18-year-old starlet
Jolo
The acquisition comes after still being interested in adding another central defender to bolster the depth of the defense before the summer transfer window closes.
Currently, United have two high-profile targets on their reinforcement list: Everton's
Branswit
and Bayern's Drieht. It is reported that Manchester United has twice to Everton offer Branswit, respectively, £ 43 million and £ 50 million transfer fee, but were rejected by the other side. It is widely speculated that United are unlikely to raise their offer to more than £55 million, which is a far cry from Everton's valuation of Branswit at £75 million.
United have also set a clear price ceiling for Drieht. Once Bayern's asking price exceeds this limit, United will not continue to pursue the 24-year-old Dutch international. This means that if Bayern persist with their high asking price, United may choose to withdraw from the transfer race and look for other more affordable alternatives.
As the transfer market enters a white-hot phase, Manchester United's management is facing a series of complex decisions. How to find the right players within budgetary constraints while ensuring that the team's tactical needs are met will be the next key issue they need to address. Fans are also nervously watching every step of the development, expecting the club to bring in exciting new recruits.
