Who is Edmond Tapsoba? Bayer Leverkusen star attracting transfer interest from Manchester United

Edmond Tapsoba has emerged as a Manchester United target as they prepare to replace Harry Maguire.

Having accepted an offer in principle for the England international, United continue to mull over their options within the market. As reported by Manchester Evening News on Wednesday morning, Tapsoba is one player they are interested in after monitoring his progress at Bayer Leverkusen.

A Burkina Faso international with 36 caps to his name, Tapsoba signed for Leverkusen in January 2020 from Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes for a fee around the €20million mark. Since then, the centre-back has played 100 games in the Bundesliga. But what else do we know about him?

Here's everything you need to know about Tapsoba as United consider a move.

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Name: Edmond Tapsoba

DOB: February 2, 1999 (24 years old)

Height: 1.92m

Nationality: Burkina Faso (36 caps, 1 goal)

Current club: Bayer Leverkusen

Squad number: 12

Market value: €30million (according to Transfermarkt)

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Born in Ouagadougou - the capital city of Burkina Faso - Tapsoba first made his name in Portugal and his form there was enough to convince Leverkusen to pay €20million for his services. Under contract until 2026, the centre-back has been subject to mooted interest from Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Predominantly right-footed, Tapsoba stands at 1.92m tall and has developed a reputation for his passing range and composure, as well as notable speed and strength.

Having played 137 games in all competitions for Leverkusen, Tapsoba has long since been linked with top