Lucien Agoume wants to join Manchester United

Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume has given the green light to join Manchester United before the transfer window, according to Fichajes.net.

The Red Devils are keen on landing a defensive midfielder before the transfer deadline. Brighton's Carlos Baleba was the initial target, but the Cameroonian is out of the club's affordability range.

Brighton want at least £120 million to part ways with their prized asset and United are unlikely to afford the package after the huge outlay of more than £200m earlier in the window.

Hence, they are searching for a cost-effective alternative and reports claim that Agoume is on their radar. The Frenchman could be signed for just £20m amid Sevilla's financial troubles.

Agoume has given the green light for a potential move to Old Trafford, and it remains to be seen whether the club make a formal approach.

They are also keeping tabs on Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller, though the Bundesliga outfit are unlikely to sanction his sale at the moment.