Breaking news: Paper Talk: Manchester United close in on Boubacar Kamara transfer

 Manchester United have reportedly 

enquired about signing Marseille midfielder

 Boubacar Kamara during the current 

winter transfer window. Kamara has entered

 the final six months of his contract for 

Les Olympiens and is therefore free 

to negotiate a contract with other clubs

 for the coming summer.

However, Manchester United want to 

secure Kamara's services during the 

winter window for a reduced fee, as Ralf

 Rangnick looks to bolster his options

 in midfield.

Should Manchester United be able 

to finalise a deal for Kamara, they will 

be getting one of Marseille's most 

important players.

The 22-year-old has been a stalwart 

in the middle of the park for Marseille

, making 23 appearances so far this 

season and captaining the side on a number

 of occasions. Standing at six-foot 

tall, the midfielder would offer Rangnick 

an alternative to Scott McTominay and Fred, as well as potentially open the door for a Paul Pogba exit.

After joining the Marseille academy in 2005, Kamara has risen through the youth squad in impressive form and made his professional debut for the club in a Coupe de la Ligue match in December 2016.

Alongside solid club form, Kamara has represented France for every youth team from the U17s through to the U21s. Should he move to the Premier League and settle in quickly, he could be in contention for a full international cap with the reigning World Cup champions.

He was also an unused substitute in the 2018 Europa League final as Marseille lost 3-0 to Atletico Madrid in Lyon.