Lyon set £25m asking price for Manchester United and Tottenham target Joachim Andersen

Manchester United and Tottenham are contemplating a transfer for on-loan Fulham defender Joachim Andersen after Lyon set a £25million asking price for the centre-back.

The Dane joined the Cottagers on a season-long mortgage deal final summer season and Scott Parker’s aspect didn’t win a recreation within the Premier League till he made his debut firstly of November.

The 24-year-old has been a daily ever since, serving to the Londoners put themselves in with a combating probability of surviving relegation with seven matches to go within the Premier League.

Both United and Spurs are determined to signal a centre-back this season, with weaknesses on the again undermining the golf equipment’ title problem and high 4 bid respectively.

Andersen’s mortgage deal didn’t embody an possibility to purchase and his worth has elevated in his 12 months in west London.

But Lyon have made enormous losses during the last 18 months and the Telegraph declare they are going to settle for round £25m for the Dane, having already fielded a critical enquiry from an unnamed Premier League membership.

Andersen has performed the final 25 matches in a row since becoming a member of the membership with an harm and he’s proven himself to be prepared for the Premier League in that point.

Fulham would ideally like to signal the defender on a everlasting foundation however their curiosity relies upon the membership staying up, whereas they might additionally battle to compete financially with the likes of United and Spurs.

Phil Jones is anticipated to go away United this summer season, whereas Eric Bailly can have a 12 months remaining on his deal on the finish of the season.

Solskjaer desires a sooner centre-back associate for Harry Maguire and the membership might compete for Liverpool target Ibrahima Konate.

Toby Alderweireled and Davinson Sanchez face unsure futures at Spurs, with one of many defenders prone to be bought this summer season.

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