Manchester United could be preparing one of the biggest transfer moves of the summer by targeting Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola.
The France star is pushing to leave PSG after their interest in Yan Diomande emerged yesterday.
Barcola enjoyed another productive campaign, scoring 13 goals and supplying seven assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.
Although capable of operating anywhere across the frontline, the 23-year-old is at his most dangerous cutting in from the left wing.
Man United are looking to sign a new left winger this summer, with West Ham United star Crysencio Summerville on their shortlist.
INEOS are willing to meet the £50 million price tag to bring him to Old Trafford. However, Barcola arguably represents an even more exciting opportunity.
He rose through the ranks at Olympique Lyon before moving to PSG in 2023.
He has made 152 appearances for Les Parisiens, helping them to dominate Ligue 1 and win back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles.
In comparison, Summerville suffered relegation to the Championship with the Hammers.
The underlying numbers also suggest Barcola offers a higher overall ceiling.
The Frenchman ranked higher than Summerville in percentile terms for progressive carries, non-penalty goals and key passes last season, but the Netherlands international ranked higher for assists.
Barcola possesses the pace and intelligence to stretch defensive lines while creating space for teammates.
His arrival would create healthy competition with Matheus Cunha for the left-wing position.
Cunha has been in stellar form for Brazil as a false nine. Benjamin Sesko is still very young and Cunha is likely to split his minutes between the striker and left-wing positions.
That would leave Barcola with plenty of opportunities to establish himself as a regular starter at Old Trafford.
Arsenal and Liverpool are also closely monitoring Barcola, making it easier for PSG to demand a high transfer fee.
Stats from Fotmob.com