Manchester United Transfer News: Leon Bailey Interest, Fresh Gareth Bale Rumours

Manchester United could attempt to bolster their attack with the addition of Racing Genk starlet Leon Bailey, and they have also met Gareth Bale’s agent in an attempt to convince the Real Madrid superstar to switch to Old Trafford.

Peter O’Rourke of ESPN FC reported Jose Mourinho is “stepping up” his interest in the teenage prodigy after the player was named Belgium football’s best young player last term. The winger has attracted widespread interest—with Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool “keeping tabs” on the exciting Jamaican winger.

However, O’Rourke added United are ready to pounce “after watching him on several occasions in recent weeks.” Mourinho’s chief scout, Jim Lawlor, has been sent to assess the 19-year-old, whose flair performances have caused excitement. The North-West giants could move for the attacker in January after he was nominated for the Golden Boy award alongside Marcus Rashford.

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United are also planning an ambitious swoop for Cardiff-born icon Bale after reports said executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward …

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