Bayern Munich are challenging Manchester United for their interest in Norwich City defender Max Aarons.

The 21-year-old saw a move to Barcelona fall through last summer and is on the radar of Manchester United but Bayern have remained in contact over the past two seasons and are keen to sign him this summer, says the Daily Mail.

Aarons, under contract until 2024, has continued to build a reputation as one of the best right backs in the country despite being in the Championship this season and has been instrumental in Norwich pushing for promotion once again.

Bayern are looking to add depth to their defence with younger players. They have already agreed a deal with Red Bull Leipzig's 22-year-old centre back Dayot Upamecano.

Aarons was one of three players, along with Emi Buendia and Todd Cantwell, that the Canaries were eager to hold onto in January as they continue their push to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking.