The Manchester United board has approved the January transfer of Olympique Lyonnais right-back Malo Gusto.
It is a known fact that Erik ten Hag is in desperate need of a competent right-back to come in and replace Diogo Dalot, as well as provide competition for the Portuguese.
The United manager made it clear in the summer that Aaron Wan-Bissaka is not in his plans and he is free to seek a move elsewhere.
The move never came to fruition, but Premier League clubs such as Crystal Palace and West Ham are said to be firmly interested in signing the Englishman on loan in January.
This would make the position an urgent area to address, hence the links to Gusto.
Media Foot reveals that United’s board has given the green light to a €30m deal for Gusto to help Ten Hag in his efforts to bolster the back line.
Media Foot reports: “Manchester United are considering an operation for Malo Gusto. Our sources indicate that United are preparing more and more.
“The board has approved an amount close to 30 million euros in an attempt to convince Olympique Lyonnais. A priority, OL listens to offers [for Gusto] especially if they exceed 30 million euros.
“With a contract with OL until June 2024, Malo Gusto is in a strong position if he wants to leave. Lyon will not risk seeing him released in 18 months.”
Gusto is not the only Lyon player of interest to the Red Devils. The 20-time English champions have also reignited their interest in striker Moussa Dembele.
Foot Mercato indicates that the French giants intend to cash in on the 26-year-old during the winter window.
United are already showing interest after initial attempts to sign the Frenchman failed.
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