Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso would be ‘perfect’ for Manchester United, according to the club’s former defender Rafael da Silva.
RMC Sport claimed on Wednesday evening United have opened talks with the France international over a £31m move to Old Trafford with Bayern willing to let the player go.
Rafael lined up alongside Tolisso for Lyon prior to the latter's move to Bayern, captaining the French side during the 2016-17 season where they reached the Europa League final.
And the Brazilian, still a popular figure at Old Trafford after seven years in Manchester, believes his old teammate would be an ideal fit for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
“One of the best midfielder I play with, I think will be perfect for Manchester United. Hope he goes there,” Rafael wrote on Twitter, quoting a tweet carrying the transfer report.
United are understood to be prioritising a move for Jadon Sancho this summer.
Borussia Dortmund are aware that the England international wants a return to the Premier League with Solskjaer desperate to take him to Old Trafford.
But they remain determined to hold out for their full valuation of £116million – even after the effects of coronavirus on football’s finances.
