Man Utd ready to open talks for Seys after double blow

After missing out on two left-back targets, United now eye Club Brugge's Seys in a £30m move.

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What happened. Manchester United are ready to open talks with Club Brugge over a £30m deal for left-back Joaquin Seys after being knocked back by two other targets, including Lewis Hall.

• United have moved to their third left-back target this summer.
• Seys is under contract for three more years, and Brugge won't lower the price.
• The 21-year-old featured in Belgium's World Cup quarter-final defeat to Spain.

United are considering an opening bid, but Brugge's firm stance could test their resolve.

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