Manchester United and Tottenham reportedly chasing defender Robin Koch

Manchester United and Tottenham have reportedly engaged in talks with the representatives of Leeds United centre-back Robin Koch.

Koch, who joined Leeds in 2020, is expected to depart the club following their relegation to the Championship. Several teams are interested in keeping him in the Premier League.

Manchester United and Tottenham are among the clubs that have held discussions with Koch's representatives. Brentford, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest have also initiated talks.

However, it remains unclear whether these teams will pursue their interest, as they are still finalising their shortlists and considering alternative options.

Manchester United have focused on signing Napoli's Kim Min-jae but face competition from Bayern Munich.

Although there were reports of a clause allowing Koch to leave Leeds for free due to relegation, sources close to the club have denied it.

Koch prefers to remain in the Premier League but has offers from the Bundesliga, where financial terms may not match those in England.

Leeds are anticipating multiple departures, including American players Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, who have drawn interest from top Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham, and Liverpool.