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.

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 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

United have made a couple of signings with the future in mind, having completed a deal to land teenage defender Diego Leon. Last week, they welcomed Enzo Kana-Biyik from Le Havre before immediately sending him on loan to Lausanne-Sport. However, it has been quiet in terms of players who are ready to come in and improve the first team straight away.

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.