Man Utd told Bayern star would be ‘perfect’ signing as £30m deal nears

Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso would be ‘perfect’ for Manchester United, according to the club’s former defender Rafael da Silva.

RMC Sport reported on Wednesday night that the Red Devils have opened talks with the France international over a £30m switch to Old Trafford, with Bayern willing to let the player go for the right price.

Rafael lined up alongside Tolisso for Lyon prior to the latter’s move to Germany, captaining the French side during the 2016-17 season where they reached the Europa League final.

And the Brazilian, who remains 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 ever-improving young 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.

Tolisso is one a number of midfielders being chased by Solskjaer this summer, with deals still being proposed for Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish and Birmingham’s teen sensation Jude Bellingham.

Meanwhile, pundit Craig Burley says Manchester United boss Ole Gunnaer Solskjaer should be prepared to sign controversial characters if his team is to succeed.

Despite many clubs likely to feel the financial pinch of football’s recent shutdown, United are reportedly ready to spend big.

Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho – valued at £115million by his club – and Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish are the club’s top targets.

However, Solskjaer has insisted he does not want “rotten apples” in his side who could influence their teammates.

Speaking to ESPN, Burley said that controversial characters have been a hallmark of United’s great teams of the past.

Burley mentioned the likes of Roy Keane, adding that such players can, in the end, drive a team towards glory. Read more…