Manchester United Transfer News: Latest on Dimitri Payet, Adnan Januzaj Rumours

Manchester United’s summer splurge is set to continue after making a move for West Ham United playmaker Dimitri Payet, per France Football (h/t Tom Maston of Goal).

Jose Mourinho is in the market for another attacking midfielder during this summer’s transfer window, and the Portuguese head coach reportedly sees the France international as an ideal fit at Old Trafford.

The 29-year-old enjoyed a magnificent maiden campaign in English football last term with the Hammers before producing some match-winning displays for his country in their run to the UEFA Euro 2016 final.

According to WhoScored.com, the former Marseille player scored nine goals in 30 Premier League appearances in 2015-16.

WhoScored reveal the statistics behind Payet’s sensational form:

Dimitri Payet: Only Mesut Ozil (146) played more key passes than Payet (119) in Europe’s top five leagues last season

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) July 29, 2016

Per Maston, United’s pursuit of Juventus midfielder—and international team-mate—Paul Pogba has not stopped Mourinho’s scouts keeping tabs on Payet. The dynamic midfielder, who found the back of the net against United via a long-range free-kick last term at the Theatre of Dreams, has become one of the most sought-after talents in world football in recent times.

Per Nick Ames of the Guardian, Payet signed a five-year deal at Upton Park in June last year for a fee of £10.7 million. The creative force was already in sparkling form before making the move across the channel, with Ames reporting how he topped the Ligue 1 assist charts, providing 16 in 36 appearances, while also scoring …

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