MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly prepared to bid for Sevilla’s Jules Kounde in their search for a new defensive star.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has failed to create a backline worthy of a serious title challenge, with the Red Devils conceding more goals than Brighton, Burnley and Arsenal this season.
Jules Kounde has caught the eye since signing for Sevilla in 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Former defender Gary Neville recently described the partnership between Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof as a big ‘problem’ – but the £80million club captain likely to partner any new addition.
A potential move for RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano was ended by him agreeing to sign for Bayern Munich.
Therefore, a move for fellow French centre-back Kounde is thought to be on their radar.
According to Spanish outlet La Razon, United are preparing a £61m bid for the 22-year-old.
Paris Saint-Germain are also in the hunt for a new defender with Sergio Ramos a target.
If the Ligue 1 side fail to land the Spanish veteran, they are reportedly ready to pay Kounde’s full £78m release clause.
Real – currently in talks with Ramos over his future – are also monitoring Sevilla star Kounde.
Raphael Varane is another centre-back who may be leaving the Spanish capital in the summer, with Manchester United one potential destination.
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But Real are not thought to be able to match the transfer fees being discussed in the Red Devils’ and PSG’s plans.
Sevilla paid over £20m for Kounde from Bordeaux in 2019.
The France Under-21 international quickly established himself in the team, sat fourth in LaLiga.
Kounde even played an unusual role in Sevilla’s ten-game winning run ahead of a Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund, scoring a spectacular goal against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.
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