Rangnick advises Man United-linked Kalajdzic to stay at Stuttgart

Former Manchester United interim manager and current Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick has advised Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic against a move to Old Trafford this summer.

The 6ft 6in striker endured an injury-disrupted 2021-22 season in Germany but has nevertheless attracted glances from across Europe with his prolific form in the past couple of years.

Kalajdzic left Admira Wacker in 2019 to sign for Stuttgart and struck 16 Bundesliga goals in 33 outings during the 2020-21 season, as well as providing six assists.

The Austria international was restricted to just 15 top-flight appearances last term amid his injury woes but nevertheless managed six goals and two assists in the Bundesliga to help Stuttgart stay up.

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