Premier League giants Manchester United have already begun talks over a potential summer deal involving Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur has told Sky Sports News that Man United, like rivals City, are already in talks with Tielemans’s representatives.
Manchester United have allegedly earmarked Benfica teenager Joao Felix as their top summer transfer targets.
The 19-year-old forward has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in European football this term by playing a direct role in a combined 26 goals in the Primeira Liga and Europa League.
Manchester United are still interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic this summer, despite the Croatia international has already agreed a deal with Serie A giants Inter Milan.
The 31-year-old recently took to Instagram to call on the media to “stop inventing things” amid reports surfacing that the veteran midfielder was heading for Milan in this summer’s transfer window.
Manchester United have reportedly taken the lead in the race to sign Swansea City midfielder Daniel James, according to the Daily Mail.
The 21-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Leeds United in January, but the Championship outfit could not get a deal over the line.
The Premier League champions Manchester City have since been linked with the youngster, who ended the current campaign with five goals and 10 assists in 37 appearances for the Swans in all competitions.
Manchester United have reportedly expressed an interest in making an audacious move for Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who is also wanted by the Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
The Red Devils may need to bolster in the middle of the pitch during the upcoming transfer window, with Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba both being linked with moves away from Manchester.