Meanwhile, the club want Athletic Bilbao sporting director Mikel Gonzalez to replace Dan Ashworth at Old Trafford. (El Chiringuito via Football Espana)

Man Utd are already drafting up a €40m/£33.3m summer bid for a Barcelona star viewed as a 'significant improvement' on two United stars, and Barca's stance on cashing in has been detailed

Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez was the subject of strong interest from Man Utd and Aston Villa during the January transfer window, according to reports.