Man United transfer news LIVE: ‘First contact’ for £85m deal, Alex Scott latest, 7-man shortlist

While midfield is the club’s priority, United are apparently eyeing a move for a new full-back.

Borussia Dortmund and Norway defender Julian Ryerson is said to be on the club’s radar, according to Bild. The German side are planning to continue with him for now but it will be interesting to see how this develops.

The interest could also be an indication of Patrick Dorgu being considered an attacking option.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Fulham midfielder Sander Berge, per the Athletic.

The Norway star is preparing to face England this weekend after impressing on his nation’s route to a first World Cup quarter-final. And the 28-year-old has turned enough heads to make his way onto United’s shortlist, should they miss out on their main targets, it is claimed.

Manchester United have already had two meetings with Andrey Santos’ agent Giuliano Bertolucci, per Fabrizio Romano.

The communication started in February and March, with ‘good feedback’ between the two parties.

Brighton star Carlos Baleba remains interested in a move to Manchester United, according to Fabrizio Romano. The midfielder was wanted by United last summer but was priced out of a move by the Seagulls.

It is claimed his value has dropped to around £70m 12 months on, with the prospect of a move ‘cold’ at the moment.

But Baleba is said to be ‘super keen’.

Transfer guru Ekrem Konur reports that Manchester United and their Premier League rivals are interested in testing Paris Saint-Germain’s resolve to keep Ibrahim Mbaye this summer.

With the Senegal star interested in an exit, PSG are said to be willing to consider bids around £30m. However, it is claimed that offers are being prepared in the region of £21m.

While United have been perturbed by the transfer fees for some of their midfield targets, Bournemouth’s £80m valuation of Alex Scott has not yet seen them end their interest.

United remain in the race, with reports suggesting they have held talks over a move. The Cherries still want to extend his contract, however.

United have an eclectic mix of midfield alternatives. With the club’s shortlist narrowing, seven names now feature, according to the Sun.

Chelsea star Andrey Santos makes it, as does Wolves’ Joao Gomes. Nico Gonzalez, Boubacar Kamara, Habib Diarra, Yasin Ayari and Jacob Ramsey are all noted as options too.

Some surprises there.

More on Tchouameni, reports suggest that United are willing to stump up in excess of £85m.

However, the Frenchman will be required to take a pay cut to facilitate that. But, United are fully prepared to get a deal done if Real Madrid confirm they are open to agreeing a trasfer, it is claimed.

Manchester United are expected to make contact with Real Madrid for Aurelien Tchouameni in the coming days, per reports.

A deal will only be sanctioned by Los Blancos if the price reaches €100million (£85m).

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