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Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to sign David Raum, with the club understood to be closing in on a deal for the defender as they look to reshape their options on the left side of the back line.
United have been tracking Raum for nearly three years, making this pursuit one of the longer-running transfer interests around the club. The latest developments suggest that interest has now moved into a more advanced phase, with the defender viewed as a replacement for Luke Shaw.
United’s need for reinforcement in that area has placed Raum high on the agenda, and the club’s persistence underlines how highly he is regarded by decision-makers. While no fee or contract details have been confirmed, the fact that United are described as closing in on the player points to growing confidence that an agreement could be reached.
The potential move would represent a significant decision for the squad, particularly with Shaw’s position now linked directly to the club’s plans for Raum. United have assessed the defender over an extended period rather than turning to him as a short-term option, and that long-term monitoring may help explain the urgency behind their current push.
For United supporters, the key question will be how quickly the club can complete the deal and whether Raum can be integrated as part of the defensive rebuild. With the pursuit now entering a decisive stage, United appear determined to finally land a player they have wanted for much of the past three years.
RB Leipzig want at least 60 million euros for the full-back.
Written by Ketan Patel
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