Bayern Munich have already issued their Serge Gnabry stance amid Manchester United transfer links

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has already refused to rule out the prospect of the German giants being forced to sell winger Serge Gnabry this summer amid reports linking him with a move to Manchester United.

According to a report by The Sun, the Germany international has made his way onto United's 'radar' as they step up their pursuit of a new right-sided winger. Ajax ace Antony has been installed as the Reds' top target to strengthen that area of the pitch, but Ajax's demands could prove difficult for the club to meet.

The Brazilian, who United boss Erik ten Hag knows inside out from his time in charge in Amsterdam, excelled last season, scoring 12 goals and grabbing ten assists, before his season was brought to an abrupt ending in March because of an ankle injury. He would add a mixture of pace, skill and trickery to United's squad.

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However, reports elsewhere have suggested that United are keeping their options open, with Gnabry having reportedly made his way into their thoughts. Also being linked with a move to Manchester City, the former Arsenal winger, who has excelled for Bayern since joining them from Werder Bremen in 2017, is out of contract at the Allianz Arena next summer and talks over a new deal have stalled, plunging his future at the Bundesliga heavyweights into doubt.

Bayern, who have bolstered their attacking options already this summer with the signing of Sadio Mane from Liverpool, want to keep hold of Gnabry and tie him down to a new deal. However, they have accepted that they must do what is right for the 26-year-old, should he not be willing to sign a new contract.

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