Man Utd linked with €10m midfielder likened to Kante and who loves Pogba

Jacque Talbot

• 24 Jun 2024 11:15 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United are linked with Red Bull Salzburg’s Lucas Gourna-Douath, the teenager who has been compared to N’Golo Kante and likened to former Red Devils man Paul Pogba.

The midfielder has also been linked to AS Monaco, who are bracing for the departure of France international Youssouf Fofana.

Gourna-Douath is considered to be one of the brightest talents in Europe right now and has previously been linked with a move to Chelsea.

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Get France Football News has relayed the news that Erik ten Hag’s side are among those looking at the player this transfer window.

The Dutchman has a track record of bringing through young talent, with Alejandro Garnacho coming through the season before last and Kobbie Mainoo being one of the brightest stars the season after that.

Gourna-Douath has thrived since transferring from AS Saint-Etienne to Austria in 2022. Last season, the midfielder made 35 appearances for RB Salzburg across all competitions, including five games in the Champions League.

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Gourna-Douath on comparisons to France legends

The 20-year-old was interviewed about who he believes his idols are.

He said to Peuple-vert: "I like N'Golo Kanté and Paul Pogba, because they are also French and play in my position. I try to have several idols, whether they play my position or not. I like players who can be counted on to lead a team, like Vincent Kompany, Patrick Vieira or Claude Makelele, for example.

“I like playing in full stadiums where there are a lot of fans against us. This motivates me even more. It's part of my personality. I'm not shy, I don't hide, whether on the field or in life. I think it's a necessary quality to get to the top. We all need to help each other as a team.”