MANCHESTER UNITED had their surprise bid for Benjamin Pavard rejected by Bayern Munich, according to reports.
The Red Devils were in a race for the French full-back with Chelsea.
Despite attracting other European clubs such as Juventus and Atletico Madrid, Pavard decided to remain with the German giants, L’Equipe reports.
Bayern had been willing to accept £30million for the 26-year-old.
But later, it was revealed that Pavard convinced the club to let him stay at the Allianz Arena.
Pavard usually plays as a right-back but has proved himself as a centre half too, making him a useful asset to have around.
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Pavard impressed as he won the 2018 World Cup with France.
This urged Bayern Munich to sign him for £31.5million a year later from Stuttgart.
He has made 123 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and assisting 11.
Meanwhile, United will be left looking for another full-back to complete their squad.
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The Red Devils could keep their Rafael Varane-Lisandro Martinez pair-up but could want reinforcements on the flanks after a poor start to the Premier League season.
Tyrell Malacia shone against Liverpool on Monday, although it remains to be seen if Luke Shaw, Diego Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are trusted by Erik ten Hag.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
