Who is David Raum? Talented full-back linked to Manchester United profiled

Manchester United have been linked with a move for David Raum.

United are yet to hand Erik ten Hag his first signing as manager of the club but speculation continues to run wild, with Raum the latest in a long line of players to be touted with a move to Old Trafford. Sky Sports Germany report that Borussia Dortmund were keen to sign him but a lack of funds has seen a deal falter.

As a result, United, along with West Ham and Newcastle are said to be interested in making a move for the £34million-rated defender instead. But who is Raum? Here is everything you need to know ...

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Name: David Raum

Club: Hoffenheim

Position: Left-back

Date of Birth: April 22, 1998

Age: 24

Place of Birth: Nurnberg

Nationality: German

Foot: Left

Contract expires: June 30, 2026

Raum is a product of the Greuther Furth academy where he spent his formative years before being promoted to the first team as a teenager. The left-back increased the number of appearances he made for the German second-tier side over four consecutive seasons before enjoying a breakout year in 2020/21, in which he registered a massive 17 assists across the campaign.

By that point, his contract at Furth expired and he was snapped up on a free by Hoffenheim last summer. The 24-year-old made the jump up to the Bundesliga with ease and quickly established himself as one of the best left-backs in the country.

After just three starts at his new club, he earned his first cap for Germany, having previously been a key part of the side that won the European under-21 Championship that summer, and went on to start all but two games in the season. His only absence was due to injury and suspension. He