Manchester United transfer news: Ralf Rangnick wants Amadou Haidara as first signing

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The RB Leipzig midfielder could be on his way to Old Trafford in the January window

Amadou Haidara
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Ralf Rangnick wants to make Amadou Haidara his first signing as Manchester United manager, according to reports.

The Red Devils are poised to appoint Rangnick as their interim head coach until the end of the season.

Confirmation of Rangnick's appointment could arrive this weekend, although interim manager Michael Carrick will remain in charge for Sunday's trip to Chelsea.

Rangnick orchestrated the midfielder's move from Red Bull Salzburg to RB Leipzig in 2019.

The Mali international has gone from strength to strength since then and has been a regular part of Jesse Marsch's team this term.

An offer of around £33m could be sufficient to prise Haidara away from Leipzig in January.

“I like Mancheester United very much and watch as many games as possible. I dream of playing there. ” Haidara told Bild in 2019.

Newcastle have also been linked with the midfielder's signature, but Rangnick will be confident of winning the race for Haidara as long as he is backed by the Manchester United board.

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