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

The reporter said: “Neom SC is charging for Corentin Tolisso! After the various setbacks this Tuesday on the Granit Xhaka case, the Saudi club (strongly backed by Christophe Galtier) aims to finalize the Tolisso deal. Discussions are ongoing with Lyon”.

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

Saudi club Neom SC have turned their attention to a deal for Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso after suffering “various setbacks” in their efforts to sign mooted Sunderland target Granit Xhaka, according to reports.

Manchester United have opened discussions to sign Lyon and France midfielder Corentin Tolisso, according to reports in France. Old Trafford bosses have intimated that they are prepared to back Ruben Amorim with the funds required to overhaul his misfiring squad 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

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.