Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterManchester United are one of several clubs keeping an eye on Werder Bremen defender Karim Coulibaly.The 18-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga this season, making 22 appearances and scoring once, making him Werder's youngest ever Bundesliga goalscorer.He is seen as a perfect candidate to replace Lisandro Martinez, who has struggled with yet another injury hit campaign. You may like Manchester United compile dossier on African teen as Red Devils step up move for defender: report Manchester United looking to close deal for one of the 'brightest prospects in world' ahead of Barcelona: report Manchester United 'seriously working' on �86m Sandro Tonali move: report Manchester United face transfer competition for Werder Bremen starHaving missed the beginning of the season with a cruciate ligament injury sustained in the previous campaign, Martinez finally returned in November.However, he picked up a further injury in February and has not played since.Get VIP Manchester United tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester United's hospitality offers comfortable, padded seating in the North West Quadrant. The package includes a concourse meal deal (hot food, drink, and snack) and the official matchday programme. Guests also receive a 10 per cent Megastore discount and non-matchday Museum entry, providing a great value, family-friendly match experience for home fans.There is hope he will be available again soon, but since his arrival at the start of the 2022/23 season, he has missed a total of 96 matches for club and country with seven different injuries.Coulibaly could be seen as the perfect long term replacement for Martinez, with the German U21 international showing plenty of promise.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.His potential has been spotted before, with FourFourTwo even listing him as one of the best wonderkids in Football Manager 26, where he was labelled as "world class".Sky Sports Germany have reported on Manchester United's interest in the defender, claiming a deal will be very costly.After his impressive season, a price tag somewhere between 40-50m has been put on the player, who has a contract until 2029 and no release clause.That price isn't necessarily putting teams off however, with Real Madrid, Chelsea, Newcastle United, PSG and Napoli all scouting the youngster.Chelsea are said to be particularly keen and have already made contact with the player's representatives over a future move.However, Coulibaly is reportedly a PSG fan and has dreams of playing for the French side.TOPICSLisandro MartinezManchester UnitedWerder BremenPremier LeagueBundesligaRyan GraySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterRyan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.
