Manchester United have 'stepped up' their interest in highly rated Monaco defender Axel Disasi but will have to pay more than £40million, according to reports.
Talks over a new centre-back have been ongoing around Old Trafford, with continued uncertainty over the futures of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof. Neither have been near the first-choice starting XI consistently this season and could look to leave United come summer.
The Reds have been monitoring Disasi throughout the season, with the 25-year-old recently called up to the French national team to replace the injured William Saliba - he has three caps to his name so far. And now the Daily Mail report that United's long-standing interest has intensified, with talks continuing over a potential summer move.
