Bazoumana Touré: Man United handed boost in pursuit of Hoffenheim star | OneFootball

Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Touré, according to a new report from Germany.

Touchline Terror

Touré, 20, has enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Bundesliga this season, returning five goals and 12 assists in 32 appearances. T

he Ivory Coast international, who played alongside Amad at the Africa Cup of Nations, possesses electric pace, ranking as one of the fastest players in Germany with a top speed of just under 36km/h.

But his acceleration over the first five yards is even more devastating, leaving defenders for dead with a quick feint and a fleet-footed burst. A nickname of “The Hurricane” has been well earned.

Operating primarily on the left, Touré is an old-school winger who relishes the chance to dribble with the ball, capable of cutting inside or going down the line. While there is room for improvement in terms of decision-making, his ability to isolate an opposition full-back and beat them with ease is an essential trait for overcoming the increasingly prevalent man-to-man defensive systems.

These impressive performances for Hoffenheim, who he joined from Swedish side Hammarby for €10 million in 2025, have caught the attention of clubs in England – including United.

Price is Slashed

Initially, it was understood Die Kraichgauer would look to bank a club-record fee to let Touré leave the PreZero Arena this summer. This currently stands at the €38m Newcastle United forked out to sign Brazilian midfielder Joelinton in 2019, with Hoffenheim believed to be asking for a fee in the region of €50m for their young winger.

However, the southwest German club faced heartbreak on the final day of the season as they missed out on a Champions League spot after a 4-0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach, leaving them one point behind rivals VfB Stuttgart in fifth place.

This development has weakened Hoffenheim’s ability to command top dollar for Touré, with Sky Sports DE revealing Champions League football is the only way they “would have kept the Ivorian talent.”

There is no release clause in his contract, but the report states Hoffenheim are now “demanding around €30-40 million” – a significant price slash, and one which is likely to put United on red-alert over a summer swoop.

The Red Devils are joined in the hunt by Premier League rivals Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool and Newcastle United, with INEOS said to view Touré as the “missing piece” of the jigsaw for the frontline at Old Trafford.

Final Thoughts

United’s focus this summer is a revamp in midfield, with the bulk of the war chest set to be invested in a successor to the departing Casemiro. But a more natural winger on the left, given both Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu are more comfortable in other areas of the pitch, is also an important consideration.

The club’s leading targets are RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande and Aston Villa talisman Morgan Rogers. However, a move for either would cost up to €100m – the same type of outlay required to replace Casemiro.

This makes the prospect of signing a highly-rated option like Touré at a price potentially as low as €30m (£26m) a major boost to United’s plans this summer.

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