TRANSFER LATEST! Man United Make Huge €40million Bid For This Lyon Striker

Manchester United have made an offer in excess of €40million for Lyon striker, Moussa Dembele, Goal reports.

Dembele enjoyed a productive first season with the Ligue 1 side, scoring 23 goals in all competitions, since his move from Celtic.

United have been following the player since his youth days at Paris Saint-Germain, with club ambassador Eric Cantona having endorsed the move for his fellow Frenchman.

Dembele is contracted to Lyon until 2021, meaning the Ligue 1 side who secured Champions League football for next season, are in a strong position in negotiations.

It remains to be seen how attracted the 22-year-old is to a move to Old Trafford, with Europa League football on offer.