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Manchester United linked with surprise move for former Chelsea midfielder

Manchester United have been reportedly linked with a move for Marseille midfielder Lassana Diarra, and the Red Devils are considering making a move for the Frenchman in the summer.

According to reports from French newspaper L’Equipe, United have been monitoring the former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder throughout 2015/16 season and are pondering whether to make an offer for the 30-year-old.

Diarra has enjoyed a good season at Stade Velodrome and has caught the attentions of Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan.

Manchester United vice chairman Ed Woodward has said today that the club are facing the pressure to sign players who are “verging on world class, almost immediately.