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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.

Tolisso netted against Man United in the Europa League last season, and he has a host of experience at the top level, having played 118 times for Bayern Munich between his two spells at Lyon.

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

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.

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.”

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