[2021-2022] Manchester United ~ Transfer Rumors

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Manchester United are looking to bring in Jules Kounde AND Raphael Varane as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to further bolster his defence with with the 22-year-old Sevilla man

* Manchester United want to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer
* United are looking to bring in Kounde as well as Real Madrid's Raphael Varane
* Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made defensive signings one of his top priorities
* Kounde has established himself as one of the best young defenders in Europe

Manchester United are preparing a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde in addition to their pursuit of Raphael Varane.

United are pushing ahead with a move for Real Madrid star Varane, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also keen on a deal for Varane's French international team-mate Kounde.

Solskjaer has made defensive reinforcements one of his top priorities this summer and Kounde has been on United's wanted list for some time.

Kounde, who was part of France's squad at this summer's Euros, has established himself as one of the best young defenders in Europe since joining Sevilla from Bordeaux in 2019.

A number of clubs, including Chelsea, Tottenham and Real Madrid have all been credited with an interest in Kounde, but United are ready to offer him the opportunity of a move to Old Trafford.

Kounde's potential and versatility in that he can also play at right-back fits the criteria for the young type of player Solskjaer is looking to add to his squad at United.

Sevilla are reluctant to lose Kounde, who is under contract until 2024, but they are bracing themselves for offers for the 22-year-old before the close of the transfer window.


Manchester United are preparing a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde (L) this summer. United are eager to secure the signing of Kounde in addition to Real Madrid's Raphael Varane

Meanwhile, Solskjaer said following United's pre-season friendly defeat to QPR on Saturday that he hopes Paul Pogba will commit his future to the club.

'The talks are ongoing between Paul's representatives and our club representatives,' said Solskjaer.

'There is always speculation about Paul and there are always clubs being interested because of course we have seen Paul at his best.

'I'm not in the detail of every single one of the discussions but Paul knows what we feel about it. I have enjoyed my time working with Paul and hopefully we can [continue] working together.

'All the dialogue I've had with Paul is he's looking forward to the new season.'

United have already completed one major signing this summer, with Jadon Sancho arriving from Borussia Dortmund for £73million.

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