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Manchester United Transfer News: Reds Rumoured to Join Arne Maier Pursuit

Manchester United have reportedly joined the hunt to sign Hertha Berlin youngster Arne Maier, who is said to already be a target for Barcelona and Premier League rivals Arsenal.

According to Sport1 (h/t Daily Star's Callum Vurley), the defensive midfield gem has been pinpointed by United as a potential new recruit, but Barcelona in particular could pose stiff competition.

Arsenal already have a strong German stable after adding Bernd Leno to the contingent of Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi, while former defender Per Mertesacker is now overseeing the club's academy.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.