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Manchester United linked with £68.5m offer for Marcos Llorente in the Spanish press... but move for the Atletico Madrid star this summer looks unlikely

Manchester United have tabled an offer of £68.5million for Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente, according to reports in Spain.

The 26-year-old has become a regular fixture in Diego Simeone's side over the past 12 months and has scored 10 goals and recorded nine assists so far this season.

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to add to his midfield options this summer in a bid to turn his side into consistent Premier League title contenders.

Manchester United have reportedly offered u00a368.5m for Atletico Madrid's Marcos Llorente
The 26-year-old has become a regular fixture in Diego Simeone's side over the past 12 months

And according to Spanish outlet AS, they have submitted a bid to the current LaLiga leaders for the versatile Spain international.