Manchester United are aiming to beat Arsenal to a key midfield target.
Man United to rival Arsenal for La Liga midfield gem originally appeared on The Sporting News
Manchester United failed to sign a defensive midfielder in the summer transfer window, with Ruben Amorim opting to sign goalkeeper Senne Lammens on deadline day.
United were interested in Brighton's Carlos Baleba, and the club is still hoping to sign the Cameroonian international next summer.
Amorim and United's hierarchy are prepared to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window, and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson is high on their list of targets.
United are also monitoring the status of a La Liga youngster who they have been previously linked to, but the club will have to rival Premier League giants Arsenal for his signature.
Which La Liga midfielder is United interested in?
According to Fichajes, United remain interested in Sevilla's Lucien Agoume, a 23-year-old French midfielder who is highly rated in La Liga.
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United are looking for a midfielder with strength and stability, with Agoume fitting a profile Amorim wants.
CaughtOffside reported that Arsenal had made contact for Agoume in the summer, and Mikel Arteta wants to reinforce his midfield.
United and Arsenal will also have to fend off Brighton, who could pursue the Frenchman should Baleba leave.
Agoume has already scored one goal in five La Liga matches this season.
Sevilla will be reluctant to let Agoume go, with the 23-year-old a key figure in their midfield.
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