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Manchester United 'have approach for Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard rejected' as the German giants are not keen on letting the 2018 World Cup winner leave this summer

Manchester United have reportedly had a surprise bid for Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard rejected.

France international Pavard predominantly plays at right-back but his versatility has seen him fill in across the back line for Bayern in recent seasons.

The 26-year-old was being targeted as competition for both Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as well as United's current crop of centre-backs as boss Erik ten Hag continues to rebuild his squad.

Benjamin Pavard was being targeted by Manchester United to provide defensive competition
United boss Erik ten Hag (pictured) is still eyeing more transfers to continue his squad rebuild

The German giants have, however, turned down the advances of the Red Devils after they approached Bayern about a potential deal, according to French outlet L'Equipe.