The Red Devils are looking to bring in a new centre-back this summer (Picture: Getty)Manchester United have had their opening offer for Joules Kounde rebuffed by Sevilla with the Spanish side holding out for a much bigger fee, according to reports. But 22-year-old Kounde appears to be their first-choice target, with United making an opening offer worth €45million (£38m). Kounde has played at right-back for France at Euro 2020 (Picture: Getty)However, according to Duncan Castles and The Transfer Window Podcast, United’s bid has been rejected out of hand by Sevilla who are holding out for a much bigger offer. Having paid €25m (£21.5m) for Kounde in 2019, and with that 30% clause to deal with, United’s opening offer would have left Sevilla with only a very small profit. Kounde has had two superb seasons with Sevilla (Picture: Getty)Therefore United must significantly increase their offer if they want to land Kounde, though they may decide that Torres and Varane offer more affordable alternatives.

Source: Metro June 27, 2021 10:07 UTC