Manchester United interested in Nice's Marcin Bułka
According to a report from Sports Zone, Manchester United are interested in OGC Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bułka (25). The French outlet writes that Manchester United are looking to strengthen at this position over the summer, and that Bułka is one of the players on their list of targets.
The Polish international looks set to leave Les Aiglons this summer, as he is about to enter the final year of his contract, and there has been no progress on an extension. It's a situation that has sparked plenty of interest across France and Europe.
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Foot Mercato have previously reported that Galatasaray and AS Monaco are among his suitors, with both in the market for a new goalkeeper. They also note that Bułka is thought to be open to a move to the Principality. Monaco have made it clear that the position of Radosław Majecki and Philipp Köhn is currently under threat, with neither having impressed this season when given their chance in between the posts.
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