Man United and Chelsea join intense battle for 21-year-old Bundesliga powerhouse | OneFootball

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·13 April 2026

Man United and Chelsea join intense battle for 21-year-old Bundesliga powerhouse

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Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in signing the Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic at the end of the season.

The 21-year-old defensive midfielder has been excellent for the German champions, and his performance has attracted the attention of multiple Premier League clubs. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Premier League clubs have made enquiries for the player, but they have been informed that he is not available for transfer at the end of the season.


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The 21-year-old is not keen on leaving Bayern Munich either.

Clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona have also been scouting the midfielder extensively. It remains to be seen whether any club decides to test the resolve of the German champions with an offer in the summer.

Manchester United and Chelsea could use more depth in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old would be an excellent long-term investment. Manchester United will need to replace Casemiro, who has decided to leave the club in the summer. The 21-year-old will add defensive cover and technical ability in the middle of the park.

At Chelsea, he could form a solid partnership with Moises Caicedo. They could help the Blues tighten up at the back and allow the creative players to operate with more freedom.

The 21-year-old is currently enjoying his football with the German champions, and he has no reason to leave them. He will look to continue his development with regular football at the highest level. Bayern Munich have provided him with the platform he needs, and there is no reason for him to seek a new challenge right now.

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