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The Champions League left-back has ‘caught the eye’ of Manchester United

Manchester United have just one game left this season before Ineos embark on a crucial summer transfer window.

United beat Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon to secure a 2-0 win on the South Coast.

Diogo Dalot and Rasmus Hojlund were both on the scoresheet to give United a winning end to their Premier League campaign.

One game now remains with United facing rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

United lost that exact match 2-1 last season and Erik ten Hag will be looking for revenge this time around.

After that, attention turns to the summer window as United look for new faces in a fresh era under Ineos.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co are making changes behind the scenes, so fans will surely expect new autographs to arrive as well.

Stade Brestois 29's Bradley Locko watches the Uber Eats Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco and Stade Brestois 29 at the Stade Louis II in November...
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Manchester United want Bradley Locko

United need to strengthen a number of positions, but left-back appears to be a priority for Ineos.

Luke Shaw has endured injury problems all season and Tyrell Malacia has not played a game since the end of last season.

United want to add another left-back to the mix, potentially paving the way for Malacia to go out on loan if he returns to fitness.

Handsome talent Melvin Bard has been linked but United could look elsewhere in France with Brest ace Bradley Locko now wanted.

Jeunes Footeux report that United have joined Fulham, Nottingham Forest and even Liverpool in their pursuit of a summer move for Locko.

Locko is suggested to be on United’s wishlist but is not the top priority at left-back at the moment.

They claim Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri is in the spotlight, with Locko believed to be a back-up target behind the Algeria international.

Ait-Nouri has experience in the Premier League, which may make him the preferred target, but Locko is understood to have “caught the eye” at United.

Who is United-targeting Locko?

Locko joined Lorient as a teenager but moved to Reims in 2020.

The 22-year-old played for Reims II before racking up 39 first-team appearances.

Will Still allowed Locko to leave Reims on loan, joining Brest in 2023, before completing a permanent move last summer.

Brest paid just €500,000 (£430,000) to sign Locko and his performances this season mean Brest now want €20m (£17m) for his signature.

Locko has impressed in 33 Ligue 1 games this season, bagging three assists for a Brest side that completely defied the odds.

Brest were tipped to be in relegation battle this season, but Eric Roy sensationally guided them into the Champions League, securing third place.

Locko has been vital to that rise and the France Under-21 international could now land a huge transfer this summer, with United now keen to sign him.

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