Fresh transfer speculation has sent social media into overdrive after claims emerged that Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany publicly dismissed the idea of signing a Manchester United player following the club’s preseason win over Rosenborg.
According to the circulating claim, Kompany allegedly said he had ruled out pursuing the player because of concerns over his defensive work rate, insisting the performance against Rosenborg showed all he needed to see.
If true, such comments would be highly unusual, as managers rarely criticize specific players from other clubs in public—especially during transfer windows.
At this stage, however, there is no credible evidence that Kompany made these remarks during a press conference or described any Manchester United player as “lazy.” No reliable reports or official transcripts have confirmed the alleged quote.
As a result, the story should be treated with caution until verified by trusted sources. Transfer rumors and fabricated quotes often spread quickly on social media, particularly during the preseason.
For now, Manchester United’s transfer plans remain unchanged, and there is nothing to suggest Bayern Munich’s stance has been influenced by a single preseason performance.
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