Arsenal leading Manchester United in race for Stade Rennais’ Desire Doue – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United’s summer transfer window received a huge boost after the FA Cup final victory against Manchester City.

Not only do they have European football to offer to potential prospects now, but their financial bottom line also got an uplift, easing FFP concerns somewhat.

INEOS wanting to pivot to younger players to create a long-term project will be helped by this fact since potential is almost more expensive than ability in today’s market as every club is in for the same type of players.

United are feeling the first-hand effects of that phenomenon in their chase for Desire Doue.

Stade Rennais’ 18-year-old wonderkid is the subject of interest from various clubs around the world and United have already initiated contacts.

The French club are set to demand a king’s ransom for the player and any indecision on United’s part can leave the door open for a rival to swoop in.

That’s pretty much what’s happening right now if recent reports are to be believed.

CaughtOffside reports that Arsenal are now leading the race ahead of United for the midfield star’s signature.

His contract expires in 2025 so this summer is when Rennais will do business and at an affordable price too.

It is believed that a fee of around £30 million could be enough to test their resolve, something they are likely to get since there will be a bidding war for his services.

Besides Arsenal and United, Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen, Napoli, and Tottenham are also interested in the player.

United would have hoped that initiating contact with the player would give them a leg up in the race for him but other clubs seem to be doing the same.

Ultimately, it could come down to which project appeals the most to the player and in that case, some clarity over the managerial position at Old Trafford could go a long way towards swinging that factor in United’s favour.

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