Amar Dedic lowdown as Manchester United eye summer deal for Red Bull Salzburg defender ahead of Jurgen Klopp impact

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Manchester United may be in the market for another full back in January and a new name is being linked with a move to Old Trafford.

The international break is here but Manchester United are still suffering bad news.

Defender Noussair Mazraoui has suffered a ‘minor’ problem and seemingly won’t play again until November.

The Moroccan’s absence is terrible news for United, who are already without the injured Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.

Shaw appears to be closer to a return but Erik ten Hag faces issues at full back when Premier League action returns.

United only signed Mazraoui over the summer but another versatile full back is already being linked with a move to Old Trafford.

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Manchester United linked with Red Bull Salzburg ace

TEAMtalk now report that United are considering a January move to sign Red Bull Salzburg ace Amar Dedic.

It’s claimed that United are keen to bring in more competition at full back and Dedic is one potential signing.

United aren’t alone in chasing Dedic though with Brighton and Hove Albion as well as Napoli believed to be keen.

Napoli appear to be leading the race right now but United are lurking with intent.

Dedic will allegedly cost around £23.4million with Red Bull Salzburg ready to demand a decent fee with the defender under contract until 2027.

If United do make a move for Dedic in January, Jurgen Klopp would be involved in any potential deal.

Klopp is set to become the Global Head of Football in the Red Bull group in January, meaning he will over see transfers across the Red Bull clubs and will have a huge impact on Dedic’s future.

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Who is Amar Dedic?

Dedic was born in Austria but has always represented Bosnia and Herzegovina on the international stage.

The 22-year-old started with LUV Graz and Sturm Graz before being plucked by Red Bull Salzburg in 2015.

Dedic was worked his way up in the Red Bull setup and impressed with partner club Liefering before a strong loan spell at Wolfsberger AC.

Now with more than 80 first-team appearances to his name with Red Bull Salzburg, Dedic has put himself on United’s radar with eight goals and 12 assists along the way.

Hailed as ‘technically superb’ by Christoph Freund, Dedic is similar to Mazraoui and Diogo Dalot in that he can play on either side.

Predominantly right footed, Dedic would add depth to United’s defensive options but Ineos will have to decide whether that is worth the £20million-plus Red Bull Salzburg want.