Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has told The Mirror that Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur wanted to sign him two seasons ago.
Weghorst, who moved to Manchester United in the January transfer window, has said that Tottenham and Arsenal did not follow through on their initial interest in him.
The 30-year-old Netherlands international striker joined Burnley in January 2022 and was sent out on loan to Turkish giants Besiktas on loan in the summer of 2022.
Manchester United decided to bring the striker to Old Trafford on loan from Burnley in the January transfer window.
The Red Devils are paying the Dutchman, who played at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, a weekly salary of £120,000 (The Mirror).
Manchester United’s Wout Weghorst on Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur interest
Weghorst said: “Two seasons ago there was serious interest in me from Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.
“It was concrete – but in the end, they didn’t follow through. When it fell through, I set myself new goals. I took a good look at myself and which areas I needed to improve, physically and mentally.
“I drew up a plan for that with my specialist team. I realised I didn’t score enough with my head and so I started working on my technique with a volleyball coach three times a week.
“People will think to themselves: ‘What on earth is this guy doing?’ But it’s clearly had an effect. I now have real confidence. If I good ball comes over, I nod it in. I’m proud of that because it’s the result of focus and hard work.”
Playing v Arsenal at Emirates Stadium
Wout Weghorst could be in action against Arsenal today.
Manchester United will take on the Gunners away from home at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League this afternoon.
There is a very good chance that Weghorst will lead the line for Erik ten Hag’s side.
The Netherlands international will be determined to show Arsenal what they missed out on and will be keen on scoring a goal or two.
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