Manchester United are encouraging Sparta Prague to buy Matej Kovar.

Kovar, 23, impressed while on loan with Czech Republic title winners Sparta as they earned a shot at the Champions League.

United hope Sparta will be tempted to sign Kovar permanently, says The Sun, with their Champions League cash.

Kovar joined the Manchester giants' youth ranks from Slovacko in 2018 when he was 18 years old.

He has also spent time on-loan with Burton and Swindon.