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Manchester United identify Idrissa Gueye as replacement for Ander Herrera

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is an admirer of Everton star Idrissa Gueye (Picture: Getty)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly added Idrissa Gueye to his wishlist ahead of the summer transfer window with Ander Herrera set for the exit door at Manchester United.

Herrera, 29, is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season and has reportedly reached a pre-contract agreement with PSG which has forced United to scour the market for potential replacements.

West Ham youngster Declan Rice, 20, is firmly on Solskjaers radar and Everton midfielder Gueye, 29, has also emerged as a serious target for the Red Devils.

According to The Evening Standard, Solskjaer is pushing United to pursue a move for Gueye as he feels the Senegal international has the qualities necessary to succeed Herrera.

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Solskjaer is keen to bring in at least five recruits this summer and the Norwegian could have around £250million to spend on a right back, a centre back, two midfielders and a right winger.

The report claims Everton will listen to offers of around £30m for Gueye ahead of the 2019/20 campaign.

Gueye is being viewed a cheaper alternative to Rice with the England international valued at around £50m by the Hammers.

West Ham has reportedly slapped a £50m price tag on Rice (Picture: Getty)

United will need to satisfy Herreras £200,000-a-week wage demands if they are to prevent the Spaniard from leaving on a free transfer in the summer.

Asked about his future earlier this week, Herrera told Spains ABC: Its true that I only have two months on my contract left, and today, Manchester United and I arent thinking the same and there is no renewal agreement, but my duty is to keep listening to United.