Manchester United face frustration in their pursuit of Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt.

The Manchester Evening News says United are thought to be one of many admirers of young De Ligt, but their chances of signing him could hinge on none other than Mino Raiola.

Reports have suggested that Raiola - agent of de Ligt - could persuade his client to join another club because of United's treatment of Paul Pogba.

Pogba is another of Raiola's high-profile players, and has been the centre of speculation in recent weeks after various comments to the media between him and his manager Jose Mourinho.

That culminated in Pogba telling reporters that United should 'attack, attack attack' after their home draw with Wolves. Mourinho responded by telling Pogba he would never captain the club again.