United pushing to sign €80m Brazilian, Klopp’s “strategy” is to sell him – report

Manchester United are expected to search for a winger capable of stretching the pitch, having switched to a back four formation following Ruben Amorim’s departure. Interestingly, Jurgen Klopp, the former manager of their fierce rivals Liverpool, might have a major influence on their pursuit. At this point, RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is considered United’s preferred target. Klopp, who is Red Bull’s Head of Global Soccer, played an influential role in convincing the Ivorian to move to Leipzig. Needless to say, any suitor would have to deal with the German in the race for Diomande’s signature. However, there is a possibility that Klopp might leave Red Bull before the electric winger does. Manchester United interested in Rodrygo It has been widely reported that Real Madrid are interested in appointing Jurgen Klopp as their next manager in the summer. According to Defensa Central, if Klopp were to arrive in the Spanish capital, he could initiate a major squad overhaul. The Spanish outlet claims Klopp would offload Rodrygo and Eduardo Camavinga. Both high-profile stars are reportedly not highly rated by the Champions League-winning manager. It is added United are keen on signing Rodrygo, whose preference is to stay at Santiago Bernabeu. However, the 25-year-old will consider his options if he is not guaranteed a more prominent role moving forward.  Luis Enrique wants Rodrygo at Manchester United Plans to find a new permanent manager are also underway at United, with Luis Enrique emerging as one of the leading candidates. In January, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Enrique is open to leaving Paris Saint-Germain for the Red Devils. However, the Spaniard would demand significant backing in the transfer market. It is thought Enrique is an admirer of Rodrygo and would want United to sign the Brazil international, who is valued at €80 million by Real Madrid. Feature image Florencia Tan Jun via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!