Manchester United 'consider' Real Madrid transfer that could be impacted by Kylian Mbappe deal

Manchester United are one of several clubs reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid forward Rodrygo.

United are currently battling to finish in the Premier League's top four in the final weeks of the season. The Reds are also in the semi-final of the FA Cup, but securing Champions League football will be vital to the club's ambitions going forward.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos Group completed a 25 per cent takeover of United earlier this year, and will be taking control of footballing operations at Old Trafford. That will involve the transfer business that the club will conduct this summer.

Despite the season still having more than two months left to run, United are already being linked with potential new signings. The latest rumour concerns Rodrygo at Real Madrid, who is reportedly a player of interest for Erik ten Hag and United.

According to Spanish news outlet Sport, Rodrygo is weighing up his future at Madrid ahead of the summer. Kylian Mbappe is rumoured to be set to sign for the La Liga giants as a free agent from Paris Saint-Germain, while Endrick is also set to officially move to the Santiago Bernabeu from Palmeiras this summer.

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As a result, Rodrygo is reportedly concerned about his long-term future at Madrid. This has led to speculation that United could make a move for the Brazilian star.

The report claims that United are one of four Premier League clubs who are considering a move for Rodrygo, who has a €1 billion (£860 million) release clause in his contract. The Reds are joined by Man City, Liverpool and