Manchester United face Tottenham transfer competition for ex-Stoke City player
Tottenham Hotspur have joined Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race for Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, according to a report in English media.
Choupo-Moting has been on Bayern's books since October 2020, when he joined after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
The 33-year-old Cameroonian international striker is out of contract with the German club at the end of the season.
Earlier this week there was speculation United were keen to sign Choupo-Moting, who played for Stoke City in 2017-18.
Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg reported on Twitter that the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners are interested in signing the striker during the transfer window of January.
Plettenberg claimed the Red Devils have already inquired about the former PSG forward and want to bring him in as a potential Cristiano Ronaldo replacement.
United expect Ronaldo to leave when the transfer window opens in January.
Plettenberg added that Choupo-Moting does not plan to leave Bayern midway through the season and will open talks with Bayern over a new contract after the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.
Choupo-Moting, who won the Ligue 1 title twice with PSG, won the Bundesliga with Bayern in 2021 and 2022.
However, it appears Choupo-Moting's stance on his future at Bayern hasn't deterred Tottenham.
90min have now reported that Tottenham are looking for an attacking player in the January transfer window and have Choupo-Moting on their radar.
Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison have struggled with injuries this season, and Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte wants another attacking option for the second half of the season.
Tottenham are currently fourth in the Premier League table with 26 points from 14 games, eight points behind leaders and bitter north London rivals Arsenal, who have played 13 games.
Choupo-Moting has made five starts and four substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayern so far this season.
The striker has scored five goals and provided two assists in those games.
Bayern no. 13 have scored three goals in four UEFA Champions League appearances so far this campaign.
Last season, the veteran striker made one start and 19 substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayern, scoring four goals and providing two assists.
Bayern currently lead the Bundesliga table with 31 points from 14 games.
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Tottenham Hotspur have joined Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race for Bayern Munich striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, according to a report in English media.
Choupo-Moting has been on Bayern's books since October 2020, when he joined after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
The 33-year-old Cameroonian international striker is out of contract with the German club at the end of the season.
Earlier this week there was speculation United were keen to sign Choupo-Moting, who played for Stoke City in 2017-18.
Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg reported on Twitter that the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners are interested in signing the striker during the transfer window of January.
Plettenberg claimed the Red Devils have already inquired about the former PSG forward and want to bring him in as a potential Cristiano Ronaldo replacement.
United expect Ronaldo to leave when the transfer window opens in January.
Plettenberg added that Choupo-Moting does not plan to leave Bayern midway through the season and will open talks with Bayern over a new contract after the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.
Choupo-Moting, who won the Ligue 1 title twice with PSG, won the Bundesliga with Bayern in 2021 and 2022.
However, it appears Choupo-Moting's stance on his future at Bayern hasn't deterred Tottenham.
90min have now reported that Tottenham are looking for an attacking player in the January transfer window and have Choupo-Moting on their radar.
Son Heung-min, Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison have struggled with injuries this season, and Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte wants another attacking option for the second half of the season.
Tottenham are currently fourth in the Premier League table with 26 points from 14 games, eight points behind leaders and bitter north London rivals Arsenal, who have played 13 games.
Choupo-Moting has made five starts and four substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayern so far this season.
The striker has scored five goals and provided two assists in those games.
Bayern no. 13 have scored three goals in four UEFA Champions League appearances so far this campaign.
Last season, the veteran striker made one start and 19 substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayern, scoring four goals and providing two assists.
Bayern currently lead the Bundesliga table with 31 points from 14 games.
READ MORE: Antonio Conte thanks 'really tired' Harry Kane for playing in 'tough' Nottm Forest defeat
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