Manchester United have reportedly held initial talks with Barcelona ahead of a potential move for World Cup winner Ousmane Dembele.
The Red Devils have identified Dembele as an alternative target after missing the Monday deadline to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.
The Frenchman has not played since last November due to injury and underwent hamstring surgery earlier this year. Dembele moved to Barcelona from Dortmund for an initial fee of £96.8million three years ago but has seen his minutes limited by a string of muscle injuries.
Nonetheless United are keen on a move for the 23-year-old, according to ESPN , and have held "informal talks" with the Catalan giants over a transfer.
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