Manchester United are eyeing Stuttgart midfielder Orel Mangala.

Mangala is rated a £13million back-up target if United miss out on Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Mangala's agent Mehmet Eser, has reportedly confirmed the Red Devils' interest in the Belgium star, 24,

United have long sought a world-class anchorman.

And Erik ten Hag's hopes of reuniting with former Ajax hero De Jong have been dented by a Barca's asking price of around £65m.

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