Manchester United are locked in talks with Lille for goalkeeper Mike Maignan, according to reports.
United want an alternative plan in place if they lose David De Gea this summer.
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The Spaniard has another year left on his contract and has so far not agreed a new deal to extend his stay at Old Trafford beyond next season.
United have held talks with Barcelona over a deal for Jasper Cillessen but the Spanish champions want his £53m release clause to be activated.
They were also knocked back by Ajax for their Cameroon international keeper Andre Onana.
And the Daily Record claim United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned his attention to the French keeper as the Old Trafford top brass make contact with Lille to check his availability.
The Ligue 1 runners up have slapped a £31m valuation on Maignan’s head after an impressive season for Les Dogues.
Maignan was voted the best keeper in the French top flight and has earnt his first France call-up for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Turkey and Andorra this month.
And French boss Didier Deschamps has been full of praise for the keeper who quit Paris Saint-Germain four years ago.
He said: “Maignan is part of a team which achieved a superb championship.
“He oozes serenity, his athletic presence is impressive.”
United are no strangers to talks with Lille this summer after enquiring about the availability of forward Nicolas Pepe.
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