Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso

Manchester United have made contact to sign Corentin Tolisso from Lyon, with the midfielder ready to make a move to Old Trafford.

Manchester United have opened discussions to sign Lyon and France midfielder Corentin Tolisso, according to reports in France. Old Trafford bosses have intimated that they are prepared to back Ruben Amorim with the funds required to overhaul his misfiring squad on the back of the club’s wretched season last term.

Manchester United may turn their attention to signing a new midfielder in the summer transfer window once a deal for Bryan Mbeumo is agreed and Corentin Tolisso could fit the bill

Manchester United still have work to do in the transfer market and remain in talks with Brentford over a deal for forward Bryan Mbeumo as Ruben Amorim hopes to strengthen his team

Man Utd have made 'initial contact' with a Lyon star as the Red Devils are dealt a blow by Brentford in their bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo.

United have made a couple of signings with the future in mind, having completed a deal to land teenage defender Diego Leon. Last week, they welcomed Enzo Kana-Biyik from Le Havre before immediately sending him on loan to Lausanne-Sport. However, it has been quiet in terms of players who are ready to come in and improve the first team straight away.

Manchester United have made just one major signing this summer and the Red Devils have now been linked with a surprise move for Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso

While no formal move is in progress, Manchester United have monitored a number of goalkeepers since Amorim’s arrival. One of those is Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa, but “a deal is not being worked on at the moment, with the clubs well apart in their valuation for the Argentine World Cup winner.”