Despite the current suspension of football across Europe, clubs are hard at work on next season, in particular their recruitment plans. Manchester United are planning and hoping for summer of world-class signings and sources told ESPN they've begun meeting with agents. One name stood out: Thomas Lemar, whose representatives met with United in the past week.
The French international wants to leave Atletico Madrid where the style of football is not suited to his qualities and where he is not playing much. Lemar, still only 24, was on United's shortlist of targets after a stellar 2016-2017 season with Monaco, when he was linked to Liverpool and Arsenal only to end up in Spain for 70m euros a year later. He still has a bit more than three years left on his contract, meaning he won't be cheap, but United believe his left foot and creativity could be an asset next season.
Man United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and his team will be in contact with a lot of agents and players in the weeks to come, and this is one to keep an eye on. -- Julien Laurens