Manchester United have made contact to sign Corentin Tolisso from Lyon, with the midfielder ready to make a move to Old Trafford.

The 30-year-old French midfielder, who enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career last year, has emerged as a potential solution to the growing need for leadership and control in United’s midfield.

Manchester United still have work to do in the transfer market and remain in talks with Brentford over a deal for forward Bryan Mbeumo as Ruben Amorim hopes to strengthen his team

Manchester United are reportedly looking to make a surprise move to sign France international Corentin Tolisso from Lyon, contacting the midfielder's entourage as they look to strengthen their squad this summer.

Manchester United have opened discussions to sign Lyon and France midfielder Corentin Tolisso, according to reports in France. Old Trafford bosses have repeatedly made it clear to Ruben Amorim that they are prepared to back the Portuguese with a complete squad overhaul on the back of the club’s wretched season last term.

Manchester United have made just one major signing this summer and the Red Devils have now been linked with a surprise move for Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso