Marseille have reportedly rejected a move from Atletico Madrid for Boubacar Kamara with Manchester United reportedly "best placed" to sign the Frenchman.
This month looks to be a relatively quiet one from a United perspective as they gear up for a busy summer. The midfield department continues to be the subject of the focus, given it has been considered the 'biggest problem' by those inside the club.
Declan Rice and Amadou Haidara have been linked with moves to Manchester, as well as Kamara. The 22-year-old will be out of contract in the summer but Diego Simeone's side has wasted no time in trying to sign him, according to reports.
Spanish news outlet Marca has reported that the Spanish champions have had their first bid of €10m (£8.3m) rejected as they look to prise him away from Ligue 1, months before his current deal is up with an extension unlikely.
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