Manchester: Manchester United are ready to launch a raid for Bayern Munich full-back Philipp Lahm, with the German giants ready to consider offers, according to reports.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has long been an admirer of Lahm, who captained Die Mannschaft to third place in the World Cup finals in South Africa, but his previous advances have been rebuked.
After watching the 26-year old star during the tournament, Ferguson is ready to make another offer to the Champions League runners-up in order to entice Lahm to the Premier League.
Bayern have slapped a valuation of £15m on the player, and United are also ready to offer striker Dimitar Berbatov or midfielder Ji-Sung Park as makeweights in any possible transfer.
The Red Devils found the right-full back area to be a problem position last season, following a succession of injuries for Wes Brown and veteran Gary Neville, meaning that youngster Rafael played a prominent part in the campaign.
However, Ferguson is unsure whether the 20-year old Brazilian is ready to be first choice, hastening his pursuit of Lahm.
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