English Premier League giants Manchester United have reportedly sent scouts to watch highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong for a possible transfer.
The Dutch-born of Ghanaian descent has impressed this term for the Bundesliga side in a variety of roles on the right flank and has earned a call-up to the preliminary Holland squad for the World Cup.
The signing of Frimpong would continue Erik ten Hag's Dutch shopping spree as he looks to imprint his own style onto his United squad.
According to Fabrizio Romano and Florian Plettenberg, United's interest in the right-back is legitimate as they seek reinforcements in the position.
Diogo Dalot's contract expires at the end of the season - although the club have the option to trigger a further year, which looks likely given his form this season - and, according to Plettenberg, United want 'a high quality right-back in [the] winter'.
Frimpong has been in superb form for Leverkusen this season and has already scored more goals this campaign than he had done in the whole of his professional career prior to the start of the season.
The 21-year-old is also able to play further forward and could help to provide his coach with much-needed flexibility in attack.
Frimpong's contract expires in 2025 and a deal in an upcoming transfer window could prove to be a win-win for all parties.
With Aaron Wan-Bissaka struggling with injuries this season amid doubts over his future, United are in need of a right-back who can replace, or deputise for, Dalot.
Frimpong would join compatriot Tyrell Malacia, who joined United in the summer, should he make a move to Old Trafford in the future.
Ten Hag could look to secure the services of Frimpong as he continues his rebuild at United
Frimpong, who has scored five goals and provided two assists in 15 games for Bayer Leverkusen this season so far, is still eligible to represent Ghana at the senior level despite Holland call-up.
