Man Utd signing 6 ft 7 giant is 'possible' at Old Trafford
Manchester United signing Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic this summer is “possible”, says journalist Jacque Talbot.
The 25-year-old has recently been linked to the Red Devils, and Talbot is not ruling out a move.
According to Sky Germany, United are interested in Kalajdzic and there have been talks to sign him in a potential €25m (£21m) deal.
It is believed that Borussia Dortmund were also keen on the Austrian following Erling Haaland’s departure to Manchester City, but they opted to purchase Sebastien Haller from Ajax instead.
Kalajdzic made just 15 appearances in the Bundesliga last season because of a shoulder injury, scoring six goals across those games.
However, the campaign prior, he managed to play 33 league matches and register 16 times, showing that he can find the back of the net.
Talbot can see United signing Kalajdzic this summer, though he has concerns about the player’s injury record.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the journalist said: “Kalajdzic, he’s very injury prone, but he’s a really good character in the dressing room. I think he managed 15 games last season. He’d come for about €25m, so that’s quite a cheap option. I mean, that’s possible. It is possible.”
Following the exit of Edinson Cavani, United’s squad could probably do with the addition of a new No.9, and Kalajdzic looks an ideal fit for the Premier League.
At 6 ft 7, the Austria international has the height and physicality to play in the English top flight. As per FBref, he has ranked in the 94th percentile for aerials won among forwards over the last year, which is hardly a surprise given how tall he is.
All in all, Kalajdzic could be a really good squad option to have. However, if Erik ten Hag is looking for a new first-choice striker, which he