Man United transfer news: £60m-rated defender Jules Kounde becomes top summer target

Manchester United's defensive struggle has been on fore ever since start of current season. Despite a brief stint at top of Premier League, team are on hunt for new additions. club is keen on signing a centre-back to pair up with Harry Maguire at back. Manr Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified Sevilla defender Jules Kounde as ideal summer transfer target to help fix loopholes in backline.

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Premier League transfers: Jules Kounde transfer to Man United

According to a report by Mirror, rwegian manr is keen on idea of signing of Jules Kounde from Sevilla. Solskjaer believes France international is ideal choice to partner club captain Maguire at back. Kounde has been impressive for Julen Lopetegui ever since start of current campaign. 

22-year-old's impact could be comprehended from fact that Lopetegui's men w sit fourth in LaLiga standings, only behind Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid.  Frenchman's recent run of form has seen interest from or European giants including Real Madrid, Juventus and Bayern Munich.

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Jules Kounde value: Man United might shell out £60 million

At Manchester United Maguire is preferred centre-back choice with Victor Lindelof pairing up beside him. Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe have bagged minutes courtesy of Solskjaer's rotation but club is keen on a young defender to establish himself alongside England international. 

rwegian tactician might be provided with a decent capital to spend on new signings with several players, including likes of Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Sergio Romero set to depart next summer. report claims that Old Trafford outfit will have to shell out £60 million for French defender.

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Premier League transfers: Man United still keen on signing Sancho

Apart from Jules Kounde, Man United are also keen on signing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund next summer. ir pursuit of England international hit a roadblock last summer after several rounds of talks failed to garner any progress in deal with player continuing for a season more at Signal Iduna Park. 

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