Man Utd Eyes New Left-Back as Red Devils and Arsenal Explore Transfer Options

MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are among several clubs chasing Club Brugge left-back Joaquin Seys.

And Seys is also capturing attention from the likes of and , as well as Portuguese giants and .

Joaquin Seys is attracting plenty of transfer interest Credit: Getty The full-back played for Belgium at the World Cup Credit: Getty

Seys, 21, is a regular for Club Brugge and even forced his way into ‘s World Cup squad, featuring in his country’s quarter-final defeat to eventual winners last month.

SunSport understands that , and Aston Villa have all submitted enquiries as to Seys’ availability following extensive scouting.

Club Brugge are not in a hurry to sell, with three years remaining on Seys’ contract.

And the Belgian side are set to demand €35million (£30m) for their rising star.

This fee is unlikely to deter United, who want to find a long-term solution in the left-back position.

But it remains to be seen whether club chiefs will pull the trigger on a deal this summer, or wait as they prioritise other business.

Arsenal scouts, meanwhile, have provided boss with a detailed report on Seys.

They believe that the 5ft 10in star would suit their system as someone solid defensively who also provides creativity on the flank.

Seys, 21, plays his club football in Belgium for Club Brugge Credit: Shutterstock

Villa, meanwhile, believe that Seys can provide extra quality for their squad ahead of the upcoming season.

The winners, who are set to sell left-back to , are particularity impressed with Seys’ technical quality and physical attributes.

Newcastle hold an interest but are currently behind Man Utd, Arsenal and Villa in the race.

Benfica and Porto both feel that they can provide a perfect platform for Seys’ further development, but could find themselves gazumped by the financial might of the Premier League sides.

Seys has made 97 appearances for Club Brugge to date and has already begun the new season with his boyhood club.

But movement around his future could accelerate quickly in the coming weeks.