Teen sensation Désiré Doué has recently grabbed the attention of both Arsenal and Manchester United according to Ouest France. The owners of Manchester United, INEOS are well aware of the 18-year-old’s potential after seeing how well he has performed in Ligue 1.
Although still a young player, Doue made 43 appearances for Rennes this season in all competitions dishing out six assists and four goals.
Several elite teams including Manchester United and Arsenal have expressed interest in him as a result of his encouraging performances. The trio of Bundesliga teams— Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also hoping to sign Doue this summer and will provide the Red devils with fierce competition.
With a player transfer, Rennes hopes to smash their previous record transfer fee. The French team hopes to fetch a similar price for Doue as Manchester City paid £56 million for Jeremy Doku last year. They will demand at least £34 million up front but they are apparently open to offers that include performance-related add-ons.
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Even though Doue has only made 76 senior appearances, this high price might entice teams like Manchester United to make a sizable offer before the transfer window closes.
Doue is primarily a number 10 but Rennes head coach Julien Stephan has often used him as a winger. He has made 14 starts from the left flank. Doue is an effective player who can play across the frontline because of his ambidexterity.
This is one of his main strengths. Being versatile allows him to play multiple attacking roles which would be advantageous for any club including Manchester United.
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Several clubs have expressed interest in Doue after his breakthrough season. The young Frenchman is apparently of an interest to Arsenal in addition to Manchester United. There is intense competition because teams are aware of the potential impact Doue could have on their teams.
In conclusion, Désiré Doué has been making waves in Ligue 1 and is being closely watched by the Red Devils. His potential and adaptability make him a highly sought-after prospect despite the high price tag. A number of elite European clubs are vying for his signature this summer so we must expect a fierce competition.
