Reports: Premier League side lead race to sign Manchester United youngster

Manchester United are prepared to have some departure in their squad as the summer transfer window edges closer towards its conclusion.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have made a huge statement in this summer transfer window by bringing in Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane.

There are reports that Atletico Madrid’s Saul Niguez could also be making the move to Old Trafford as United’s spending spree is set to continue.

However, Premier League side Aston Villa are reportedly ahead of other club in the pursuit of Manchester United’s Axel Tuanzebe.

Tuanzabe appears to be surplus to requirements at Manchester United and clubs in England are willing to have him for a season long loan deal.

Aston Villa have now reportedly identify Tuanzabe as a replacement for their Belgian defender Bjorn Engels who left the club earlier this summer to join Royal Antwerp.

Dean Smith believes Tuanzabe experience in the Premier League will help Aston Villa.

The United youngster has already enjoyed two loan spells at Villa Park.

He made five appearances during the 2017-18 season under Steve Bruce and added another 25 the following season.