Agent: 'Manchester United want Fran Villalba'

Manchester United are interested in signing Valencia youngster Fran Villalba, according to the player's agent.

Earlier this week, it was claimed that Man United were keeping tabs on the 18-year-old, who was handed his senior debut at Valencia by Gary Neville last season.

It is thought that the midfielder has a £3.6m buyout clause in his current contract and according to Vicente Flores, Man United have opened discussions for the teenager.

"With me. Just a contact to know his situation. They're already aware. I don't know about Valencia. But I reckon they will make it hard. We've just started talking. It's up to United," Flores told Sport Witness.

Villalba has made four first-team appearances for Valencia.