Manchester United are pushing Bayern Munich to drop their Jerome Boateng price.

The Daily Mail says United have held talks with Bayern over a proposed deal for Boateng.

The 29-year-old had been offered to United after his move to Paris Saint-Germain fell through.

Bayern are prepared to accept around £45million for former Manchester City defender Boateng, who turns 30 next month, but United want to drive the price lower.

A new centre-half remains the priority and Jose Mourinho is banking on United chief Ed Woodward delivering one.