Man United already given 'green light' to sign £17m wonderkid as clear transfer message sent
Nemanja Matic appears to have already given Manchester United the green light to sign Desire Doue. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League recently after an eye-catching campaign in the French top flight.
Doue, who sees his contract at Roazhon Park expire in 2026, has featured 29 times for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1 this season, scoring four goals and providing five assists. His impressive performances have reportedly courted the interest of some top European clubs, including the Red Devils.
According to TBR Football, Arsenal and Manchester United have been monitoring Doue. The report states Aston Villa, Chelsea and Newcastle have also been keeping tabs on the France Under-23 international, as well as Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Napoli and Borussia Dortmund.
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While the Red Devils could be put off by the long queue to sign Doue, Matic has already explained exactly why a deal must be completed. Speaking to French newspaper Ouest France in September, the former Manchester United ace heaped tremendous praise on the teenage sensation.
"In my entire career, I've never played in such a young team, with players at 19 or 20 years old," said Matic, as quoted by the Ligue 1 website. "[But] it's always interesting to see how they progress. Desire has great potential. There are a few others but I don't want to say their names because I don't think it's good for them."
In June 2023, Mikael Silvestre revealed the Magpies had been in contact regarding a potential transfer for
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