Manchester United have made a bid to sign French wonderkid Hannibal Mejbri amid a legal dispute over his Monaco contract.
The 16-year-old wonderkid appealed to Ligue de Football Professionnel to have his contract terminated after receiving a big offer from the Red Devils.
He argued his first deal was not properly ratified due to him putting pen to paper when under the age of 15 - but RMC Sport report the lawsuit was rejected as Monaco cannot be penalised twice for the same offence.
They were already sanctioned over a different player in February, meaning United have offered a £3.5m sum to try and secure his signature.
According to Le Parisien , the Red Devils have submitted their official offer in a bid to fend off a growing list of interested parties which also features Lyon.
The attacking midfielder was the subject of a failed January bid from United, prompting his legal dispute amid claims a number of promises have been broken.
Monaco fought hard to sign Mejbri until 2021, with the teenager already a France Under 16 international considered a top prospect for the future.
Any deal taking him to Old Trafford would likely be delayed if his family challenge the LFP's decision regarding his current Monaco contract.
It seems a deal is not yet imminent, but the Red Devils have time on their side as they look to add one for the future to their youth ranks.
