United have entered the race with Chelsea to signal Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, in line with reviews in France.
Chelsea have spent over £150 million on new signings this month however are nonetheless trying to recruit a brand new right-back to offer competition for Reece James, who has been hampered by a knee damage this season.
United, meanwhile, have been trying to strengthen the appropriate aspect of Erik ten Hag’s defence because the summer time.
It’s understood that Chelsea have already made an strategy for Gusto and are confident of reaching an agreement with Lyon before the top of the January transfer window.
But in response to RMC Sport, Manchester United are additionally in the operating and have requested Gusto’s representatives to not rush into becoming a member of Chelsea.
The report also claims that Chelsea have already agreed a long-term contract with the 19-year-old however have not finalised a payment with Lyon.
Chelsea have also attempted to sign Inter’s right-sided wing-back Denzel Dumfries but their €35 million (£30.8m) offer has been rejected by the Serie A club.
Gusto was handed his skilled debut for Lyon two years in the past and has been a daily for the French membership because the begin of final season.
Speaking last summer time, Lyon’s head of recruitment Bruno Cheyrou was adamant that the French club ought to construct their group round academy graduates resembling Gusto.
‘Malo Gusto won't depart. We need to construct a venture round OL DNA, youth, training they usually match into this framework,’ Cheyrou stated.
‘We're more likely to have vital presents for them in the future. However it’s out of the query to consider it. ‘
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