Man United have expressed a significant interest in the Switzerland international during his time in the Bundesliga, and it's no surprise that his form has piqued their interest after a difficult season for the Red Devils.

The Red Devils have not been at their best this season, and the team now faces the prospect of missing out on Champions League qualification because Arsenal are ahead of them in the fight to finish in the top four in the Premier League.

As reported by Fichajes, this might result in a significant reconstruction project at Old Trafford, with Akanji already rumored to be "locked up" for the club as a replacement for the injured Harry Maguire.

Man United to sign Manuel Akanji?

Akanji appears to have more pace and quality on the ball than Maguire, with the former Leicester City man never quite appearing to be suited to the kind of play required to play for a more prestigious organization.

Bild has previously reported that Akanji has been connected with a move to Manchester United, with Ralf Rangnick possibly set to play a key part in efforts to lure the 26-year-old to Old Trafford.