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Manchester United considering swoop for Napoli defender Hysaj

The Red Devils have been following the progress of the right-back in recent months ahead of a placing a potential bid in the summer transfer window

EXCLUSIVE

Manchester United are considering an approach for Napoli’s Elseid Hysaj as they look to address their lack of full-back options in the summer.

The 23-year-old has been earning rave reviews in Serie A this season, with many proclaiming the Albanian to be the best right-back in the league since leaving Empoli for the Stadio San Paolo in a €5 million move in 2015.

And as they prepare to make long-term decisions relating to Matteo Darmian and Luke Shaw, Jose Mourinho’s outfit have been extensively scouting Hysaj ahead of a potential approach in the summer, Goal can reveal.