Moussa Dembele to Manchester United: United 'monitoring' Fulham striker ahead of January transfer

The 19-year-old has been in fine form for Fulham this season

James Orr
Friday 04 December 2015 05:06 EST
Comments
Moussa Dembele scores for Fulham against Blackburn
Moussa Dembele scores for Fulham against Blackburn (Getty Images)

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Manchester United are monitoring Fulham striker Moussa Dembele ahead of a January transfer, it has been reported.

Sky Sports have reported that United are interested in the Frenchman, who has scored eight goals in all competitions for the Championship club this season.

Dembele has represented France at five youth levels, but is yet to make a senior appearance for the national team.

The 19-year-old joined the west London side from Paris-Saint Germain in 2012, and has since established himself a key member of Fulham's starting XI.

"When Moussa was 16 there was no doubt he possessed all the raw ingredients you look for in a striker," Fulham academy director Huw Jennings told the BBC. "What stood out for me was not only what you could see on the pitch, but a calmness and assuredness off the pitch.

A new striker is at the top of Louis van Gaal's priorities, with just Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial the only recognised forwards in the squad.

United, who are one point off the top of the league, take on West Ham on Saturday.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in