Manchester United 'interested' in signing the 'German Paul Pogba' and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are among a handful of clubs who are 'interested' in signing highly-rated FC Schalke midfielder Assan Ouedraogo.

That is according to a report by TEAMtalk, which claims both Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also in the running for his signature. United could decide to strengthen their midfield options even further next summer amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of the likes of Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay at Old Trafford.

Casemiro, who was nothing short of outstanding last season, has experienced a difficult start to this campaign with a series of underwhelming performances. It means United could be forced into tinkering with their midfield again in the not too distant future.

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Should that be the case, Ouedraogo is already being touted as a potential solution to United's quest for fresh blood in midfield. The 17-year-old is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in Germany and is already a 2. Bundesliga regular, making nine appearances for Schalke so far this season.

Already capped by Germany at Under-17s level it is reported that the midfielder, who has been billed as the 'German Paul Pogba', has been 'watched' in matches by United and Chelsea. He joined Schalke's academy in 2014. He played 13 times for the Under-19s last term, scoring seven goals and grabbing two assists.

Meanwhile, United are set to rival neighbours Manchester City for the signature of Sunderland goalkeeper Matthew Young. That is according to a report by The i, which claims the two Manchester clubs are 'monitoring' his development.

The shot-stopper, who is only 16, is already