Manchester United 'to rival Liverpool for Renato Sanches'

Manchester United are reportedly set to battle Liverpool for the signature of Lille midfielder Renato Sanches.

The 23-year-old is out of action with a muscular injury at the minute but has enjoyed a successful stint in France since his ill-fated loan spell at Swansea City.

Sanches has made eight top-flight appearances this term for Lille, who currently top the rankings in Ligue 1, and the Portugal international has since been heavily linked with a move to Anfield amid uncertainty over Georginio Wijnaldum's future.

However, Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Man United are also admirers of the Dogues midfielder, while Inter Milan are keeping a close eye on developments.

The report claims that Lille may entertain offers for Sanches given the need to balance the books, and a bid of €20m (£18.2m) may be enough to prise the former Bayern Munich man away from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Sanches is contracted to Christophe Galtier's side until the end of the 2022-23 campaign.