Manchester United have found a renewed interest in Burkina Faso defender Edmond Tapsoba, reports claim.
Tapsoba was central to the club breaking the "Neverkusen" curse under Xabi Alonso, and his performance remains solid to date. His market value has witnessed a considerable hike, and the right-footed centre-back's big move away from Germany seems unavoidable. Tapsoba is contracted until June 2028, and it is almost certain that many European giants will come offering astronomical figures for his services; Leverkusen will eventually have to give in.
Tapsoba is a ball-playing centre-back who is often rated as the most complete defender in the German top tier — the Bundesliga. He is confident playing out from the back and has the passing range to complete long diagonal passes. He is good at weaving short build-up play and can quickly track back if things go wrong while playing a high line. Most importantly, United believe he has the physical toughness to thrive in the Premier League.
The 27-year-old Edmond Tapsoba, who is in his sixth year at the BayArena, is also being tracked by Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. It is said that the Bundesliga side will demand €50 million (£42.8 million) for their main centre-back. A recent contract extension ensured that the defender is eligible to play for Leverkusen until 2031 but will be sold if the demanded sum is received, TEAMtalk said in a report. The report added that United have already made contact with the player's camp, but nothing solid has happened yet.
