Manchester United are looking to sign a left-back before the transfer window closes.They were interested in signing Lewis Hall from Newcastle United, but the Magpies are demanding over £60 million for the defender.David Raum could be a Manchester United targetManchester United are unwilling to pay that kind of money for the young defender, and they are now looking at other options.According to Football Insider, RB Leipzig defender David Raum is a target for the Old Trafford outfit. The German defender has done quite well in the Bundesliga, and he has the physical and technical attributes for English football. He could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Manchester United if they manage to get the deal done.It remains to be seen whether the Red Devils come forward with an official offer. They have been linked with multiple left-backs in recent weeks, and it is clear this is a priority area for them in the transfer market.They have done well to improve the midfield unit, and they need more quality in defence as well. Manchester United have secured Champions League qualification, and they need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions. They will be hoping to compete with top clubs this season, and signing the right players could help them close the gap with the elite clubs.More Stories / Latest NewsLeeds United star spotted in Italy amid transfer speculationAug 22 2026, 11:00Leeds United agree deal for promising striker after beating multiple clubsAug 22 2026, 10:30Manchester United abandon move for PL ace and turn to 28-year-old Bundesliga starAug 22 2026, 10:00Raum could be a quality additionThe opportunity to join Manchester United could be exciting for Raum as well. It would be a step up in his career, and he would get to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.Manchester United could give him the platform to compete at a high level and fight for trophies. The 28-year-old has shown his quality in Germany, and this could be the right time for him to take on a new challenge.The post Manchester United abandon move for PL ace and turn to 28-year-old Bundesliga star appeared first on CaughtOffside.