Exclusive: Man Utd still scouting ‘generational’ £110m Ligue 1 wonderkid | OneFootball

Manchester United have been so enthralled by Paris Saint-Germain teenager Desire Doue that they sent scouts to watch him in action once more.

As reported in early March, the Premier League giants have been tabs on the 19-year-old talent, and have already monitored him during the Champions League Round of 16 contest between PSG and Liverpool at Le Parc des Princes.

According to sources close to Stretty News, Man Utd have scouted Doue once more, as Christopher Vivell’s collaborators were present during the French champions’ recent contests against Nantes and OGC Nice.

Nevertheless, Red Devils realise that luring the player to Carrington remains a difficult task, as his current market value is estimated at €120-130 million, while the Ligue 1 champions have no desire to part ways with the ‘generational’ talent.

Man United continue to track Desire Doue

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Even if PSG were to open up to the player’s sale, United would face vast competition, as half of Europe has been enchanted by the French wonderkid.

Our sources also note interest from fellow Premier League giants Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa as well as European powerhouses like AC Milan, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

The Angers native rose through the ranks of Stade Rennais and had his breakthrough last season, which convinced PSG to splash €50 million to secure his signature. In hindsight, this turned out to be a brilliant coup on the Parisian’s part, as the teenager is worth much more at the moment.

The youngster primarily operates as an inverted left winger, but can also play anywhere in the final third, and even in a deeper role in midfield.

Doue has represented the French national team on almost every level, and has recently made his bow for the senior squad.

It should also be noted that Man United are in advanced negotiations to sign another French teenager, albeit a less accredited one, in Enzo Kana-Biyik.