Manchester United have received a major boost in their pursuit of Jules Kounde, according to reports.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made signing a new centre-back one of his priorities this summer.
And according to The Sun, Sevilla have dropped their asking price for Kounde to £50m.
Kounde is enjoying an excellent season in Spain, with Julen Lopetegui’s men set to secure a top-four finish.
The Frenchman has played an influential role in Sevilla’s defensive record, which is the second-best in La Liga.
Sevilla originally wanted £70m for Kounde, but they have now slashed his price by almost a third.
The centre-half has a £87.4m release clause in his contract, but Sevilla are able to accept bids lower than that amount.
And although Kounde is under contract until 2024, Lopetegui’s side are willing to accept £50m in exchange for the former Bordeaux man.
United would be prepared to offer Kounde a deal worth around £150,000 per week, alongside bonuses based on appearances, clean sheets and silverware.
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