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Man Utd transfer round-up: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's final priority emerges as 'contact made'

Manchester United were rocked by the news Cristiano Ronaldo is edging closer to joining Manchester City on Thursday.

But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has no time to dwell on what United's cross-town rivals may be doing, as a matter of days remain before the transfer window slams shut.

The Red Devils boss has suggested he is quite content with his side's business this summer, with Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho arriving for £40million and £73million respectively.

But fresh reports suggest Old Trafford chiefs are not finished and will make another signing to strengthen United's title bid.

More on that in Friday's Manchester United transfer round-up.

Solskjaer keen to add a midfielder

Rice has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford (NurPhoto/PA Images)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer played down Manchester United's chances of making more signings during an interview with Norwegian outlet VG earlier this week.

"I don't think much is going to happen," said the Manchester United boss. "If something happens, it is a bonus. You never know what happens in the world of football.

"But we've had a very good window. I am happy with what we've done."

Despite his comments, The Independent claims Solskjaer is pushing for that "bonus" signing after all, with a central midfielder his priority.

Declan Rice is said to be his preferred target and Solskjaer reportedly believes signing the West Ham vice-captain would turn his team into contenders for the Premier League title.

But Rice, 22, is valued at a minimum of £100million by the Irons, meaning Solskjaer has also sounded out Brighton star Yves Bissouma as an alternative target.

While Bissouma, 24, has started the season strongly for the Seagulls, he is viewed as a more creative, box-to-box midfielder, which may not satisfy Solskjaer's desire to sign a No. 6.

Camavinga and Tchouameni also on radar

While Manchester United are keeping tabs on Declan Rice and Yves Bissouma, they have also stepped up their pursuit of Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga after cooling their interest in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul.

That's according to transfer expert Duncan Castles, who told Reach PLC's The Transfer Window podcast : "United are looking at other individuals [to Saul].

"I'm told that they have accelerated their interest in Eduardo Camavinga over the last week."

Meanwhile, the Red Devils are also in talks with Monaco over a deal for 21-year-old Aurelien Tchouameni.

Castles added: "As we told you a couple of weeks ago, they have had contact with Aurelien Tchouameni's representatives at AS Monaco to find out what it would cost to bring him there."

Tchouameni was voted Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year last season by his fellow professionals in the French top flight.

Red Devils unsure over Amad loan move

The Red Devils want to guarantee Amad will play regularly at his prospective loan club (Getty Images)

Manchester United are not convinced about letting Amad depart on loan for Sheffield United, according to the Manchester Evening News .

The report claims the Red Devils are concerned the 19-year-old will not get the game time he needs to develop if he moves to Bramall Lane for the season.

Amad joined the Red Devils from Atalanta in a deal worth up to £37million in January and he has only made two senior stars, meaning Old Trafford chiefs are keen to send him out on loan.

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