Man United Prepare Handsome Bid For Lyon Star…But Face Tough Competition

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Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly stepped up his pursuit of French striker Moussa Dembele – and has made his club, Lyon aware of his interest.

Mirror Football revealed the previous month that the EPL club were keeping a close eye on the striker, who arrived at Les Gones from the Scottish club Celtic last summer transfer window.

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Manchester United are desperate to improve the attack this summer market and 22-year-old Moussa has been massively impressive in France this term.

Dembele has netted 20 goals across all competitions and the star’s work rate and prolific scoring evidence for the minutes played this campaign has caught the eye of scouts.

And a French daily sports newspaper L’Equipe have stated that Manchester United chiefs have made official contact with the French heavyweights over the possibility of landing the striker this summer.

Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku’s long-term future could be uncertain and the Red Devils may be looking to improve their attacking options this summer.

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Lyon are aware of serious interest from the English top-flight and know they will face a battle to retain the services of their French star.

The Old Trafford outfit aren’t the only English club interested in bringing him to the Premier League next campaign.

Arsenal are also keeping tabs with manager Unai Emery a huge fan and they made enquiries before he moved to Parc Olympique Lyonnais last summer.

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It’s also stated that Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid have also approached Les Gones, and remain interested in the talented forward.

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