Manchester United are interested in signing PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, according to a Sky Sports journalist Mark McAdam. 

The lowdown: Rising star

Signed from French Ligue 1 side Toulouse in 2020, Sangare has made great strides since arriving in Holland, making 88 appearances for the first-team overall.

The powerful 24-year-old is also a fully fledged Ivory Coast international built in a similar mould to countryman and Premier League winner Yaya Toure, albeit the PSV star is of a far more defensive midfield persuasion.

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As new manager Erik ten Hag attempts to strengthen the Old Trafford squad, Sangare would appear to be on the radar for the Dutchman...

The latest: 'On the list'

Speaking live on Sky Sports News, McAdam explained the United interest in the 17-cap Ivorian that has since been reiterated in a report from the same outlet.

He began: “He is absolutely, Ibrahim Sangare, on the list. We know that Chelsea are also chasing him as well.”

McAdam continued: “We know that Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Sangare. He's got his heart set on a move to the Premier League. He's desperate to play in the English top-flight, he's convinced that this summer he can get the dream move.

“We are told that there's a potential release clause which would be €35million, so not hugely expensive. But he does still have three years left on his current PSV Eindhoven deal.”

The verdict: Make it happen

At the suggested €35m (£29.9m) price tag, signing Sangare would be a sensational piece of early business from Ten Hag and John Murtough.

Last season, the 6 foot 2 juggernaut scored four times and provided four assists in 49 appearances across all competitions, earning a outstanding 7.38 Sofascore rating whilst winning 7.4 duels, completing 60.2 accurate passes and making 2.6 interceptions on average per game in the Eredivisie.

Described as 'unstoppable' by ex-PSV boss Roger Schmidt, adding the defensive acumen of Sangare to the Red Devils squad to play alongside the flair of Bruno Fernandes is a mouth-watering proposition.

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