The race for St Etienne defender William Saliba is intensifying.

Arsenal have been in talks with ASSE about a deal for the French youngster since the end of the season.

However, Le 10 Sport says Manchester United have reconnected with St Etienne for Saliba and eager to thrash out terms for the defender.

Watford have also come forward in recent days.

For their part, St Etienne ar pushing for €30m to sell Saliba, who was likened to Kurt Zouma by Jose Mourinho last week.