Man United 'make enquiry about Barcelona's Jules Kounde'

Manchester United have reportedly touched base with Barcelona to enquire about a move for French defender Jules Kounde.

Having burst onto the scene with Sevilla, winning the Europa League title in the 2019-20 season, Kounde was soon courted by several top clubs across Europe.

The 24-year-old was widely expected to join Chelsea last summer, but the Blues could not come to an agreement with Sevilla, who instead sold him to Barca in a €50m (£43.5m) deal.

Kounde has been a regular fixture in Xavi's team during his debut season at Camp Nou, making 38 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and setting up six more in that time to help La Blaugrana win La Liga and the Supercopa de Espana.

The versatile France international . . .