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Jack Flintham

Manchester United 'join Atletico Madrid and Juventus' in race for midfielder and more rumours

Manchester United have reportedly approached Borussia Monchengladbach over the availability of Manu Kone.

The 21-year-old has made 27 appearances in the Bundesliga this season, notching two goals and one assist. According to L’Equipe, Kone is facing an uncertain future at the German club after they finished 10th in the table.

Atletico Madrid and Juventus are also believed to be interested in the youngster. Kone is said to be open to a move away from Monchengladbach due to their recent 'mediocrity'. United's former interim boss Ralf Rangnick is believed to be a huge admirer of the midfielder.

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Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag is reportedly ready to compete with Eddie Howe for the signature of Sven Botman. According to TMW, Newcastle are 'strongly interested' in the Lille centre-back, though Ten Hag is understood to have joined the race for his services.

Botman made 32 appearances for the Ligue 1 club last season and Lille are believed to want £25.5m to secure the transfer. United are looking to improve their defence in the summer.

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