Contact made: Man United initiate move to sign 28-year-old Barcelona target | OneFootball

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club.

According to Fichajes, Manchester United and Barcelona have made contact for his signing. The 28-year-old German international is an attractive prospect because of his contract situation. He will be a free agent next summer, and it is no surprise that top clubs are keen on him.

Tah has established himself as a reliable performer in the Bundesliga, and he has the physical and technical attributes to succeed in the Premier League as well.

Manchester United need defensive reinforcements and the 28-year-old would be a quality addition for them. The defender is at the peak of his powers and he could make an instant impact in England. His ability to read the game and aerial prowess will add a new dimension to the Manchester United backline.

He could prove to be an upgrade on Harry Maguire, who has been linked with an exit from Old Trafford. Manchester United have already brought in two quality central defenders at the start of the season – Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro. It seems that they are looking to improve their defence further. The 28-year-old seems like the ideal acquisition for them in terms of quality and affordability.

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Jonathan Tah will fancy a big move

The defender could be tempted to move to the Premier League as well. It will be an exciting challenge for him at this stage of his career. He would get to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he would get to showcase his qualities in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Barcelona would be an attractive destination for the player as well. The Spanish outfit have been quite impressive this season and they will be hoping to win major trophies. We need to improve their squad in order to push for the league title and the Champions League consistently. Someone like that would be a quality addition.