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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 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

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

The 30-year-old French midfielder, who enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career last year, has emerged as a potential solution to the growing need for leadership and control in United’s midfield.

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 'make contact' over deal for Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso - Ruben Amorim looks to be contemplating new midfield additions with move for Bryan Mbeumo continuing to stall

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.”