Man Utd lock horns with Bayern Munich over exciting free agent transfer move

Bayern Munich have agreed a deal for an in-demand star, but Man Utd are also in the mix

Ruben Amorim is eyeing big changes at Man Utd this summer

Manchester United are set to lock horns with Bayern Munich in the pursuit of Jonathan Tah.

The Bayer Leverkusen defender is due to become a free agent at the end of this season and is on the hunt for a new club.

Bayern have their sights set on the German international as a potential replacement for Eric Dier, who is set to join AS Monaco this summer.

However, United have already initiated talks with Tah's agent Pini Zahavi about the possibility of bringing him to Old Trafford.

Confidence is growing within the United camp that they can secure a deal for the 29 year old.

It's believed that while Tah appreciates Bayern's interest, he has always harboured a desire to play in the Premier League.

If United manage to triumph over Tottenham in the Europa League final and secure a Champions League spot next season, Tah is open to discussions with the English titans.

A Champions League berth would be worth approximately £100m to United, providing Amorim with a larger budget for squad enhancements.

United manager Amorim has increasing concerns about the long-term fitness of Lisandro Martinez and is keen to bring in a new central defender.