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Manchester United transfer news: Jose Mourinho targets Bayer Leverkusen starlet Benjamin Henrichs

Bild claim Chelsea and Manchester City are also in the hunt for Bundesliga outfit's Germany Under-21s defender

MANCHESTER UNITED are hot on the trail of Bayer Leverkusen whizkid Benjamin Henrichs but face competition from Manchester City and Chelsea.

German newspaper  claims the Premier League trio have been following the defender, 19, since an impressive performance in a Germany youth international 12 months ago.

 Benjamin Henrichs has made 14 first-team appearances for Bayer Leverkusen
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Benjamin Henrichs has made 14 first-team appearances for Bayer LeverkusenCredit: AP:Associated Press

Henrichs - a full-back who can operate on either side of the defence - broke into Leverkusen's first-team this year.


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The Under-21s international has played nine full Bundesliga matches this season as well as making four Champions League appearances.

Henrichs has admitted there was interest but did not comment on his future.

 Henrichs in action against Tottenham in the Champions League
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Henrichs in action against Tottenham in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images
 Joachim Low handed the young talent his first senior call up this month
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Joachim Low handed the young talent his first senior call up this monthCredit: Getty Images

He said: "English clubs were interested after a national match in England in September 2015 with the German U-19s."

The youngster has been given his first call up by Germany manager Joachim Low for their current squad.

He could make his full international debut against San Marino or Italy.

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