Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Odilon Kossounou, the Bayer Leverkusen standout, following his impressive performance in the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. The 23-year-old has been a key figure in Leverkusen’s unbeaten run, contributing to their leading position in the Bundesliga with 45 points from 17 matches, four points ahead of Bayern Munich.Interest in Leverkusen’s star players is on the rise due to their stellar campaign, with Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Victor Boniface drawing attention from top clubs. Even manager Xabi Alonso has been linked to a potential move to Real Madrid to replace Carlo Ancelotti.🔴 News Odilon #Kossounou: Due to his strong season with Leverkusen, he is on Manchester United’s extended list! ➡️ He’s not not a top target but they are monitoring him … #MUFC📍Kossounou, key player for Alonso. Contract until 2026. One to watch for summer transfer window.… pic.twitter.com/qfpC8TCyI6— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 18, 2024 Odilon Kossounou, who is under contract until 2026, has emerged as a player of interest for Manchester United, as per reports from German journalist Florian Plettenberg. While he may not be their top target, the Red Devils are closely monitoring the defender, especially with the possible departure of Raphael Varane and uncertainties surrounding other defensive players.With Manchester United actively seeking a new centre-back, Kossounou has become a compelling option. Despite Jonathan Tah’s higher profile, Kossounou has outshone him this season, playing a pivotal role in maintaining Leverkusen’s strong defensive record in the Bundesliga.##NAJAVA_MECA_7812098##Kossounou’s skills in ball progression from deep positions are noteworthy, ranking in the top three per cent for progressive carries and the top nine per cent for progressive passes among centre-backs in Europe’s top five leagues, according to FBref. SciSports, the data analytics experts, consider Kossounou one of the best centre-back talents globally, with a SciSkill rating of 105.6 and a potential rating of 124.9.Even though Tottenham Hotspur are identified as the optimal transfer choice for Kossounou by SciSports’ Career Advice tool, Manchester United are urged not to miss out on the Ivorian’s exceptional talent. The 23-year-old is rated higher than Levi Colwill, Josko Gvardiol, and David Alaba by SciSports, positioning him as a potential world-class talent.Odilon Kossounou 🔥🔥Would you take him at #MUFC? 🤔👀pic.twitter.com/O88msJ6mRl— ManUtdMania (@ManUtdMania_) January 19, 2024 While Kossounou may not be a priority target for Manchester United, securing him could be a wise move, providing an ideal partner for Lisandro Martinez in central defence.
