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Manchester United<\/a> are reportedly planning to make a move to sign Villarreal star Pape Gueye, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n After running his contract down with Olympique de Marseille, the 27-year-old joined the Yellow Submarine as a free agent a couple of years ago. Now, he has established himself as a key starter in Marcelino\u2019s starting line-up.<\/p>\n Having guided the Spanish side to Champions League<\/a> qualification with a top-five finish last term, he has been replicating that success this season, with Villarreal currently third in La Liga on 51 points. They are currently nine points ahead of fifth-placed Real Betis.<\/p>\n In 19 La Liga appearances, Gueye has netted three goals and registered a solitary assist. Moreover, he helped his side beat Valencia 2-1 by scoring the winner last weekend.<\/p>\n Alongside displaying his qualities at club level, the 27-year-old has also impressed on the international stage, helping Senegal win AFCON last month. He even scored the winner against Morocco in the final.<\/p>\n Now, Fichajes<\/em> state that Man Utd have started exploring options to sign a new midfielder as a potential replacement for Casemiro<\/a>, who is set to leave as a free agent this summer.<\/p>\n They have identified Gueye as a serious target, having been impressed by his recent eye-catching performances. However, Villarreal have no intention of letting him leave for cheap, with his existing deal set to run until 2028.<\/p>\n Villarreal have slapped a \u00a352m price tag on his head, and the 20-time English champions are said to be ready to finalise the operation by matching the Spanish side\u2019s asking price.<\/p>\n Gueye, standing at 6ft 2in tall, is quick across the ground, strong, technically sound, can play threading passes between the lines, and is also efficient in defensive contributions.<\/p>\n The African is currently at the prime stage of his career and could be a shrewd acquisition for Man Utd to add depth to the engine room should they purchase him.<\/p>\n However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the Old Trafford club eventually make a concrete approach to secure his services in the summer.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, following Everton<\/a>\u2019s assignment in the Premier League<\/a> last night, United will face Crystal Palace next weekend.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
<\/a><\/div>\nGueye to Man Utd<\/h2>\n
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