Everything Darwin Nunez alternative Sasa Kalajdzic has said about transfer amid Man United links

Manchester United’s sights may reportedly be firmly locked on Darwin Nunez, but there is a real possibility they could lose out to rivals Liverpool.

The Reds are mulling over a bid for the 22-year-old if Sadio Mane leaves for Bayern Munich. United are targeting Nunez as a supporting reinforcement for Cristiano Ronaldo, following his 34 goals in 41 games for Benfica last season. But should they not get their man, they may turn to Sasa Kalajdzic.

The Stuttgart striker, who at 6ft7’ is the Bundesliga’s tallest player, netted 17 goals in the 2020/21 campaign and ended the term with six goals in his final 11 matches. United have been quietly linked with the 24-year-old, who offers similar aerial ability to Nunez.

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Three of his six goals this time around were headers while he netted eight goals with his forehead the season prior. United were lacking when it came to set-pieces this campaign and so may look to bring him in as a Divock Origi-like wildcard.

Bayern Munich are also keeping tabs on Kalajdzic, who hasn’t refrained from talking about his future over the last month, and year.

“There will be no rush job. It's about finding what's best for me. Nothing is out of the question, I'm open to everything. I don't know where the journey is going. There are many things going on in the background."

“In the next few days I will be in talks with Stuttgart and my advisor Sascha Empacher. The hot days are coming, not only because of the weather. There is nothing concrete on the table from Bayern or others.”

“I haven’t had contact with Bayern because at the moment I’m only interested in staying up with Stuttgart. I have a correct relationship