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Callum Vurley

Man Utd transfer target Jules Kounde insists he's "certain" over summer switch

Manchester United transfer target Jules Kounde has insisted he is certain over a summer switch.

It comes as the Red Devils ramp up their efforts to bolster their squad after a miserable end to the season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still waiting for his first piece of silverware as United boss after a penalty shootout loss to Villarreal in the Europa League final.

David de Gea missed his spot-kick in an incredible shootout that ended 11-10 but it has only convinced the Norwegian that he must splash the cash in the summer.

Top of his wish list is a defender to partner Harry Maguire, with neither Victor Lindelof or Eric Bailly impressing.

Solskjaer wants to bolster his squad this summer (UEFA via Getty Images)

Several targets have been mooted including Kounde, Raphael Varane and Pau Torres.

Of the three, it is the former that has caught the eye but Sevilla are not prepared to sell - meaning his £68m release clause will have to be triggered.

And when asked about a transfer, Kounde admitted he might leave this summer.

He said: "Regarding my future, it is certain that I will perhaps have to change clubs this summer, but nothing has been finalised yet, I have not decided anything.

"My goal is to play in a big club to try to always progress and to win trophies. I might have to move, but that’s not relevant today.”

United are not the only club interested in the Frenchman, with Real Madrid and Barcelona also interested in his services.

The 22-year-old has had a brilliant season in La Liga and was nearly signed by Manchester City last summer, only to move for Ruben Dias instead.

Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is in high-demand this summer (SIPA USA/PA Images)

Who will Manchester United buy this summer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

The impact the Portuguese star has had in the Premier League has been astonishing and United will be hoping for a similar effect if they land their own defender.

As well as a centre-back, Solskjaer has a number of targets on his mind.

A striker is also wanted, with Tottenham star Harry Kane top of his priorities, while Erling Haaland is also wanted after being coached by the Red Devils boss at Molde.

West Ham ace Declan Rice is eyed to bolster the club's midfield as well as Jadon Sancho, who could be the first signing of the summer at Old Trafford.

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