Christopher Nkunku speaks on future as Harry Maguire named Manchester United's best centre-back
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, May 30:
Christopher Nkunku has refused to rule out the prospect of leaving RB Leipzig this summer amid ongoing links connecting him with a move to Manchester United.
The Frenchman — who scored a hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium last September — has enjoyed a truly outstanding campaign for Leipzig this term, scoring 35 goals and grabbing 20 assists in all competitions. His tally of 55 direct goal contributions means that he has averaged more than one goal involvement every game, making 51 appearances.
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With 20 of his 35 goals scored in the Bundesliga and seven of them in six Champions League appearances, it has been by far the most productive and encouraging season of his career to date.
Read more from Nkunku here.
England manager Gareth Southgate has claimed Harry Maguire is still the best centre-back at United, even though Erik ten Hag also has four-time Champions League winner Raphael Varane at his disposal.
Maguire struggled to find his best form at Old Trafford last season, prompting Ten Hag and the club to set their sights on a new signing in that position. Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber and Pau Torres from Villarreal remain under consideration 12 months after United recruited Varane for £34million.
When fit and available, the World Cup winner has been a starter in his first season at United, while Maguire has occasionally had to settle for a place on the bench under former interim manager Ralf Rangnick due to his struggles away from the international scene.
Read more from Southgate here.
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