Report: Michael Carrick wants to sign £35m German star after extensive scouting

This timeline creates an added element of risk, meaning the 29-year-old’s market value could drastically increase should he enjoy a successful World Cup run.

Germany, who suffered a humiliating group-stage elimination in 2022, are highly motivated to rebuild their international reputation and have been drawn into an intriguing Group E alongside Curaçao, the Ivory Coast, and Ecuador.

Waldemar Anton has impressed in Germany

Securing a starting spot under Julian Nagelsmann will not be an easy task for Anton, who faces incredibly stiff competition at centre-back.

However, Anton’s domestic pedigree speaks for itself. Having proved a revelation since his arrival in the Ruhr district, the rock-solid defender has consistently shut down Europe’s top attackers.
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While Anton remains under a long-term contract with Dortmund until 2028, close sources indicate he possesses a long-held ambition to play in the Premier League. With Carrick searching for reliable durability, a move to Old Trafford might prove impossible to turn down.