Man United face STIFF competition to land 31-year-old star this summer

According to reports, Manchester United are set to face stiff competition from German Bundesliga side Bayern Munich in the transfer race to land Leonardo Bonucci from Serie A side AC Milan this summer transfer window.

Euro giant leading race to land Italian defender

The Sun is claiming that both Bayern Munich and Manchester United are leading the transfer race to land the 31-year-old Italian this summer.

The same article says that the Serie A giant are in a tough financial situation and could have to offload a number of their key players this summer transfer window in order to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations.

The Red Devils are believed to be in the market for a couple of new players this summer transfer window as they look to assemble a team capable of winning the Premier League title next season.

Chelsea reportedly keen on defender

Leonardo Bonucci only signed for the Italian side last summer transfer window but he has endured a tough first campaign at the Italian outfit.

The same report suggests that West London giants Chelsea would also be set to reignite their interest in bringing in Bonucci.

However, United boss Jose Mourinho is already thought to have contacted the Italy international defender’s camp about a potential move to Old Trafford this summer transfer window.