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title: "Manchester United must pay £35m to sign exceptional French star"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-must-pay-35m-to-sign-exceptional-french-star/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Challies"
section: "La Liga News"
published: "2015-10-22T18:13:55Z"
modified: "2015-10-22T18:13:55Z"
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# Manchester United must pay £35m to sign exceptional French star

[![Laporte.jpg](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Aymeric-Laporte-Bilbao-500x296.jpg)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Aymeric-Laporte-Bilbao.jpg?admin)Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern are debating about the best possible way to flex their transfer muscles, after being quoted a monumental fee for a prime defensive target.

[*TalkSport*](https://talksport.com/football/chelsea-and-manchester-united-told-plump-ps35m-athletic-bilbao-star-aymeric-laporte)[state Basque giants Athletic Bilbao have demanded a hefty £35m for defender Aymeric Laporte,](https://talksport.com/football/chelsea-and-manchester-united-told-plump-ps35m-athletic-bilbao-star-aymeric-laporte)widely considered to be one of the best defensive prospects in European football.

The 21-year-old has vast experience despite his tender age, being a regular for Athletic in La Liga whilst also earning experience in the Champions League and Europa League; featuring in the latter this term.

United have eyed Laporte for a while and want to bring the youngster to Old Trafford, where he’d join former Athletic team-mate Ander Herrera, but the [Basque outfit have made it clear they will not accept a transfer unless the player’s release clause is met.](https://talksport.com/football/chelsea-and-manchester-united-told-plump-ps35m-athletic-bilbao-star-aymeric-laporte)

Louis Van Gaal’s side must now weigh-up whether that is a fair price for the French defender, or decide to target another defender- with PSG’s Marquinhos, Everton ace John Stones and Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane regular names being shouted out as ideal signings at our bar.

**United fans, should you pay £35m for Laporte or find another target? Let us know in the comments below!**