TL:DR – Man Utd in discussions to acquire £34m Kader Meite | Football News
- Manchester United in talks to sign Rennes striker Kader Meite, 18, who has scored three goals this season.
- Meite has represented France’s Under-21s, alongside notable players like Leny Yoro.
- United face competition from Al-Hilal, which had a €23 million (£19.9m) offer rejected.
- Rennes reportedly wants to keep Meite until the end of the season despite Al-Hilal’s interest in raising their bid to €40m (£34.6m).
- United have no immediate plans for a transfer before February 2.
Man Utd in talks to sign £34m Kader Meite | Football News
Kader Meite (left) has scored three goals for Rennes this season (AFP via Getty)
Manchester United have held talks over a potential deal to sign Rennes striker Kader Meite, according to reports.
The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the most promising young forwards in French football and has scored three goals for Rennes this season.
At international level, Meite has made three appearances for France’s Under-21s, playing alongside United defender Leny Yoro, Spurs forward Mathys Tel and the highly rated defender Jeremy Jacquet, who is wanted by Chelsea.
According to The Guardian, United have been monitoring Meite’s progress at Rennes and have made contact with the striker’s representatives to discuss a possible move to Old Trafford.
However, United face competition for the 6ft 4in striker as Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have seen their €23 million (£19.9m) offer rejected this month.
Rennes have rejected an offer from Al-Hilal for Kader Meite(AFP via Getty)
Reports in France have claimed that Al-Hilal are willing to spend up to €40m (£34.6m) to sign Meite before the Saudi transfer deadline on Sunday.
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Rennes, however, are said to be refusing all offers for Meite as they want to keep the striker until at least the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Manchester World reports that United have no plans to sign Meite before the Premier League transfer window closes at 7pm on February 2.