Manchester United join the race for Hoffenheim star David Raum who is ‘valued at around £34million’

Manchester United have reportedly join the race for Hoffenheim left-back David Raum’s signature this summer. 

United’s interest in Raum, who is valued at £34million by the Bundesliga side, comes after a stellar individual season, but they will face competition from Premier League rivals West Ham and Newcastle.

And according to Sky Germany, Borussia Dortmund are interested in the Germany international, despite reportedly needing to sell players before they enter the transfer market.  

Raum has drawn interest from across Europe after a hugely impressive break out season at Hoffenheim, having arrived from Greuther Furth in July 2021. 

The 24-year-old registered the most crosses into the box of any player in Europe’s top five leagues, and managed 13 assists in the Bundesliga last season. 

But despite his evident offensive talent, it is thought that United will want Raum’s services at the other end of the pitch, after shipping 57 goals last season. 

Raum (right) has nine appearances for Germany having represented his country at youth level

The 24-year-old won promotion to the Bundesliga with Greuther Furth before leaving in 2021

Hoffenheim are reportedly keen to sell the player after just one season at the club, as he has a release clause in his contract activating next summer, when they run the risk of receiving less money for their man. 

Raum’s deal at the German side runs up in 2026 having signed an extension just six months into his stay at Hoffenheim, so impressive was his start to the season.  

And after a ninth place Bundesliga finish, Hoffenheim will know that the lure of European competition may be too strong for them to keep hold of…