Man United set to pay TOP Bundesliga striker release clause after shock deadline set to join them at Old Trafford immediately

Man United set to pay TOP Bundesliga striker release clause after shock deadline set to join them at Old Trafford immediately

Man Utd are facing a race against time to sign Stuttgart star Serhou Guirassy.

The striker has impressed in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 17 goals in 14 games to help his side rise to an unlikely third place.

That stunning return has attracted the interest of United, who are desperate for reinforcements up-front. Guirassy has risen up their shopping list thanks to the release clause in his contract.

That clause means he is available for a fee of just £15million this month, well within what United could afford.

However, Bild state that this clause is only ‘valid until mid-January’ which means United will have to act fast if they want to get the deal done.

The forward is currently away with Guinea preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations, but was forced off with a knee injury in their friendly against Nigeria on Monday. Guinea are hopeful he will be fit for their tournament opener against Cameroon next week.

“He came off to avoid any risks,” Guinea boss Kaba Diawara said. “We don’t know how serious it is now, but it doesn’t look too serious. I can only hope it’s nothing serious.”

And Stuttgart’s sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth has offered an update on Guirassy’s future. “There has been nothing new since the last Bundesliga matchday,” Wohlgemuth is quoted as saying by BW24.

“Our strategy is not to hope, fear and keep our fingers crossed. It’s not a wish-for-you thing. We are constantly in contact, and if constellations arise that are favourable, then we will