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Man Utd Aims to Hijack Arsenal's Pursuit of Bayern Star
Red Devils reportedly making late push for free agent Leon Goretzka
Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:38pm
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The race is on between Manchester United and Arsenal to secure the services of coveted Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka.Manchester TodayManchester United are reportedly preparing to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, who will be a free agent this summer after announcing his departure from the Bundesliga champions.
Why it matters
Goretzka is considered one of the top midfield talents in Europe, and his impending free transfer has attracted interest from several top clubs. A battle between Manchester United and Arsenal for his signature would be a high-profile transfer saga with major implications for both clubs' midfield plans.
The details
Bayern Munich had been in talks to extend Goretzka's contract, but the 28-year-old German international has decided to leave the club when his current deal expires at the end of the season. Manchester United are now said to be making a late push to hijack Arsenal's pursuit of the sought-after midfielder.
- Goretzka's Bayern Munich contract expires in June 2023.
The players
Leon Goretzka
A 28-year-old German international midfielder currently playing for Bayern Munich.
Manchester United
The Premier League club that is reportedly making a late move to sign Goretzka.
Arsenal
The Premier League club that has been pursuing the signing of Goretzka.
What’s next
The transfer saga is expected to intensify in the coming weeks as Goretzka weighs his options ahead of his Bayern Munich departure.
The takeaway
The battle for Goretzka's signature highlights the fierce competition between top clubs to acquire elite free agents, with Manchester United and Arsenal both seeking to bolster their midfield options through this high-profile transfer.
