Man Utd make 'enquiries' over signing £170k-a-week star at Old Trafford

Manchester United have launched ‘tentative enquiries’ into the availability of Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, although a deal remains unlikely, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Erik ten Hag has overseen a busy few months at Old Trafford but still has time to strengthen his side ahead of the September 1 deadline.

The United manager is understood to be eager to add a new right-back to his ranks before the end of the transfer window in order to provide Diogo Dalot with more intense competition.

According to Football Insider, the Red Devils have turned their focus to PSG ace Hakimi after the signing of midfielder Casemiro from Real Madrid was completed.

The report states that United are eager to beat Barcelona to the signature of the Morocco international with Hakimi’s ability to create and score goals valued highly at Old Trafford.

PSG won the race for the former Inter Milan star in the summer of 2021, beating Chelsea to a £51 million deal.

Elsewhere, United continue to be strongly linked with a move for Ajax winger Antony with a fresh £79 million bid ready to be submitted.

Jones understands that a deal for the 23-year-old is unlikely this summer but United have made enquiries as to his availability at the Parc des Princes.

The transfer insider says that, if Hakimi becomes available, Ten Hag’s side are eager to ensure they are at the front of the queue.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “Hakimi is unlikely. There have been tentative enquiries again on that one, because he was linked with Barcelona and United have looked at Hakimi before. If he’s going to be available, they want to be in that conversation.”

The full-back’s arrival would certainly add a whole new dimension to how Ten Hag’s side is able to attack.