Reports from Germany indicate that Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy is open to a January move to Manchester United, finding motivation in the Premier League club’s interest.
The 27-year-old, boasting 15 goals in 10 Bundesliga appearances this season, has captured the attention of European clubs, including AC Milan, Roma, and Atletico Madrid.
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Both United and Newcastle have signaled interest, though direct discussions with Stuttgart are pending.
As per Bild, Guirassy acknowledges feeling flattered by Erik ten Hag’s side and remains open to the possibility of departing Stuttgart next month.
Facilitating negotiations, his deal with Stuttgart includes a €17.5 million (£15m) release clause.
Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness, speaking last weekend, refrained from ruling out the likelihood of losing Guirassy in the upcoming January window.
‘In football you can never exclude anything, so I won’t do that here either.
BUNDESLIGA TOP SCORERS THIS CAMPAIGN
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 18 goals
Serhou Guirassy (Stuttgart) – 15 goals
Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg) – 9 goals
Lois Openda (RB Leipzig) – 9 goals
Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich) – 8 goals
‘I think he feels really comfortable. Of course, I hope he stays with us for a long time, just has a good time with us.
‘But with him and with the others, it is never possible to exclude things.’
