Manchester United face transfer battle with Barcelona as Nou Camp chiefs ‘hold talks’ with Sevilla’s Grzegorz Krychowiak
Jose Mourinho set to miss out on another midfield target as La Liga winners confirm their interest in Poland star
MANCHESTER UNITED face a battle with Barcelona to land Sevilla midfielder .
Jose Mourinho is ready to swoop for the Europa League winner after United missed out on Benfica wonderkid Renato Sanches last month.
But the Red Devils boss could be forced look elsewhere again as reports in Spain suggest the La Liga champions have held talks with the Poland international.
According to Catalan daily Mundo Deportivo, Barca officials called the star’s representatives last month to make him aware of their interest.
Luis Enrique sees the 26-year-old as the perfect back-up for holding midfielder Sergio Busquets.
And, with Javier Mascherano angling for a move away from the Nou Camp, the Barca boss will rival Premier League suitors to land Krychowiak as reinforcement.
Krychowiak – who is also being eyed by Arsenal and Manchester City — will command a fee of as much as £30million after a stunning season with Sevilla.
The Pole made 42 appearances in all competitions last campaign and shone as the Andalusians claimed their third consecutive Europa crown against Liverpool in Basel.
Jose Mourinho was confirmed as Old Trafford boss on Friday and will splash the cash as he bids to turn United into title contenders once again.
The Special One knows he must strengthen in midfield with Michael Carrick yet to agree a new deal and doubts persisting over Morgan Schneiderlin’s form.
United and Barca are already battling it out for £76m Juventus ace Paul Pogba — with the Catalans thought to be leading the race after the Frenchman bought a house in the area.
Mourinho is set to be given £200m to spend on new players this summer.
Chelsea’s Willian, Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez and free-agent striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic are also on his wishlist.