article_snippet.sent: Manchester United  have put forward an opening £21.5million offer for Dortmund captain Mats Hummels, according to German newspaper Bild.
article_snippet.sent: The Germans value The Germans captain at £35million but in Manchester United 's favour German newspaper Bild has had a relatively poor season occasionally clashing with supporters when results went against supporters earlier this season.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United  are reported to have put in a £21.5m bid for Dortmund defender Mats Hummels (left) Hummels (left) struggled early in the season for Dortmund and Manchester United  hope to use that to their advantage .
article_snippet.sent: German newspaper Bild German newspaper Bild have reported the bid has been placed but Sportsmail understands the offer hasn't gone in yet.
article_snippet.sent: German World Cup winner Hummels is under contract with Dortmund until 2017 but earlier in the season admitted German World Cup winner Hummels would like to play abroad at some point in German World Cup winner Hummels career.
article_snippet.sent: German World Cup winner Hummels told Kicker: '
article_snippet.sent: but then, other days, I think I don't fancy it at all,' German World Cup winner Hummels said when asked of Manchester United 's interest. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Dortmund value defender Mats Hummels at £35million .
  