Manchester United 'told to treble Kieran Trippier bid'

Atletico Madrid have swiftly knocked back Manchester United's opening bid for Kieran Trippier and have told the Red Devils to at least treble their offer, according to a report.

Despite serving a lengthy ban for a breach of betting rules, Trippier played a key role in Atletico's La Liga triumph last term, chipping in with six assists in 28 top-flight matches.

However, the former Tottenham Hotspur man is being heavily linked with a move back to England, with Man United and Arsenal both thought to be weighing up a summer swoop.

According to Mundo Deportivo, though, United have moved first to table an official bid of €12m (£10.3m) for the Englishman, but Atletico took no time at all to reject the offer.

The report adds that Trippier - under contract at Atletico until 2023 - will not be allowed to leave the Wanda Metropolitano for anything less than his €40m (£34m) release clause, leaving United in a difficult position as they also attempt to get a deal for Jadon Sancho over the line.

Trippier is one of three right-backs in the England squad for Euro 2020, and the 30-year-old is in contention to start in Sunday's opener against Croatia at Wembley.