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Manchester United have suffered a serious blow in their pursuit of RC Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare, a new report has revealed.<\/p>\n
United remain on the hunt for a third midfield signing after securing the services of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans from Chelsea and Aston Villa respectively.<\/p>\n
Michael Carrick\u2019s side are said to be considering a number of options including Manu Kone (AS Roma), Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Alex Scott (Bournemouth) and Tyler Adams (Bournemouth).<\/p>\n
Sangare has also been rumoured to be on United\u2019s radar. In June, a report covered by The Peoples Person claimed that United were readying a bid for the player, who enjoyed a superb season with Lens.<\/p>\n
Equally comfortable breaking up play as he is driving forward, he is a dominant physical presence in the middle of the park, known for his relentless defensive work and calmness in possession. He contributed three goals and four assists last season, helping Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1.<\/p>\n
But it seems the Red Devils are poised to miss out on the Malian, who is set to join Premier League rivals Brentford.<\/p>\n
According to Foot Mercato, Brentford have made a \u20ac48m offer to Lens for Sangare, including a percentage of any future sale plus various bonuses.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s understood that an agreement is in place between the two clubs.<\/p>\n
The French news outlet further notes, \u201cEverything accelerated today between Lens and Brentford. However, the deal isn\u2019t finalised yet, as some details still need to be worked out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis sum would also make Mamadou Sangar\u00e9 Lens\u2019 biggest sale ever, surpassing the \u20ac40 million paid by RB Leipzig for Lo\u00efs Openda in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s understood that unless Crystal Palace or any other interested suitor like United submit a bigger offer, Sangare will be a Brentford player.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, United are next in action on Saturday when they face Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n
The Peoples Person Reliability Assessment
Overall credibility: 7\/10
Why?<\/p>\n
\u2705Independently backed up by multiple other outlets.
\u2705The player fits United\u2019s tactical and financial profile this summer.
\u2705Foot Mercato are a reliable source for French transfer news
\u26a0\ufe0fNo official confirmation yet.<\/p>\n
TPP view
We believe Sangare will join Brentford unless there\u2019s a late twist in the tale.<\/p>\n
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