Man Utd and Arsenal target Jerome Boateng told to leave by Bayern Munich president Hoeness

BAYERN MUNICH have told Jerome Boateng he can leave – putting a number of big clubs on alert for a bargain deal.

The centre-back has been unable to nail down a consistent starting spot under Niko Kovac and annoyed club officials when attempting to force a move to PSG last summer.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan all reportedly hold an interest in the German.

And Bayern president Uli Hoeness is clear that Boateng’s time at Allianz Arena is coming to an end.

Speaking to BR, Hoeness stated: “I would recommend him as a friend to leave the club.

“He needs a new challenge.

“Recently he has seemed out of place.”

Told in March that his international career was over, Boateng still has a contract to 2021 but Sky in Germany believe a suitable bid this summer will secure his services.

With Mats Hummels, Nicklas Sule and Javi Martinez left among their ranks, the former Manchester City man appears to be surplus to requirements.

That is particularly true if Munich can convert their interest in Ajax centre-back Matthijs de Ligt into a deal.

Barcelona are another team seriously keen on the young Dutchman, with Manchester United also linked.

Former hero Jaap Stam told the Red Devils on Sunday that de Ligt is ideal for the club.

“I think he would suit very well over here if they’re trying to pick him up,” he told the Press Association.