 Benjamin Pavard has told Bayern Munich that he wants to join Manchester United this summer, according to reports in Germany. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy Policy United are in the market for a new central defender with former captain Harry Maguire set to join West Ham in a £30 million deal. United have identified Pavard as Maguire's replacement but their opening offer to Bayern Munich, believed to be in the region of £25m, has been rejected by the German champions. According to Bild, Bayern had initially demanded a fee between €45m (£38.7m) and €50m (£43m) for Pavard but are now unwilling to sell the France international as Kyle Walker, one of their top targets for the summer, has decided to stay at Manchester City. The report also claims that Bayern's hierarchy have been informed of Pavard's desire to join United before the summer transfer window closes. Bayern Munich wanted to keep Benjamin Pavard after Kyle Walker opted to stay at Manchester City (AMA/Getty) Bayern signed Pavard from Stuttgart in a €35m (£31m) deal in 2019. The 27-year-old has won four Bundesliga titles during his time at Bayern, as well as the Champions League in his first season. United, meanwhile, have opened talks with Everton over a deal for Amadou Onana. Everton are keen to keep the midfielder but a £50m bid could be enough for United to secure a deal. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.){kind=link}
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Benjamin Pavard has told Bayern Munich that he wants to join Manchester United this summer, according to reports in Germany.
Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis
United are in the market for a new central defender with former captain Harry Maguire set to join West Ham in a £30 million deal.
United have identified Pavard as Maguire’s replacement but their opening offer to Bayern Munich, believed to be in the region of £25m, has been rejected by the German champions.