Manchester United are showing an interest in signing a Sunderland star during the summer transfer window.
Sunderland enjoyed a phenomenal season following their promotion to the Premier League, managing to qualify for Europe.
Many would have expected the Black Cats to drop straight back down to the Championship, but Regis Le Bris' side defied expectations.
Sunderland's recruitment undoubtedly played a huge role in helping them get there, and now Manchester United are one of the sides showing an interest in one of their players.
Sunderland are likely to have to face plenty of interest from clubs with a host of their players thriving in the Premier League.
The Red Devils have been focusing heavily on signing midfielders, but they are also looking to strengthen in other positions.
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Brian Brobbey
According to a report from Team Talk, Manchester United are looking to bring in a new centre forward to compete with Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window.
The report claims that they are showing an interest in signing Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey and are weighing up a possible approach for the Dutch star.
Sunderland are aware of Brobbey attracting interest in the summer, and they are adamant that they have no intention of sanctioning an exit.
The North East club are already considering tieing him down to a new contract, despite him only joining the club last summer.
It's unclear how much it could cost for United to prise Brobbey away from Sunderland, but there's no doubt he could be a smart addition.
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If United can head into the new season with Brobbey, labelled as 'crucial' for Sunderland by Mario Melchiot, and Sesko as their striker options, they will already look a lot stronger.
Sesko is still learning the game at a young age and wasn't a guaranteed starter last season, and United do need some competition for him up front.
Brobbey, who 'troubles most centre-backs in the Premier League', has had a season to learn the Premier League and continue his development, and the young duo could help push each other.
It would be a young striker duo with a lack of experience, but they both have plenty of room to grow and are yet to reach their full potential.