Man Utd set to be beaten by Ajax in Brian Brobbey transfer race with RB Leipzig striker finalising details on move
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to be beaten by Ajax in the race for RB Leipzig striker Brian Brobbey.
Fabrizio Romano claims the ace, 20, is on the verge of a return to his boyhood club after a tough time in Germany.
Personal terms have already been agreed, and Ajax are finalising details of the transfer fee with Leipzig chiefs.
United had been linked with a move for Brobbey, who scored seven goals in 11 games under Erik ten Hag while on loan at Ajax last season.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future remains unclear and it’s reckoned Brobbey was seen as the ideal young candidate to step in.
But the Red Devils will have to look elsewhere if they still want a new No9.
That’s because Brobbey is set to lead the line as Ajax’s main striker next term.
Brobbey started his career with the Dutch giants in 2010 before making his senior debut in 2020.
Leipzig then tempted the forward to Germany a year later after chances at Ajax became limited.
But Brobbey failed to adapt during six months in the Bundesliga, failing to score once in 14 games.
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And he was shipped off back to Ajax on loan in January before his excellent goal-scoring run.
Ajax were always keen on re-signing Brobbey permanently, but were aware of former boss Ten Hag’s interest.
However, a move for Brobbey to return to Holland is almost done.
He will become the third major signing of the summer for new manager Alfred Schreuder.
AZ Alkmaar left-back Owen Wijndal joined in a £9million deal, with a further £28m spent on Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn.
But Ajax have bid farewell to several big names, including Man Utd-bound Lisandro Martinez.
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Sebastien Haller joined Borussia Dortmund, with teammates Noussair Mazrouai and Ryan Gravenberch signing for Bayern Munich.
Andre Onana also departed on a free to Inter Milan, and doubts remain over the futures of Jurrien Timber, Nicolas Tagliafico and Antony.