Manchester United Transfer News: Kevin Malcuit Talk, Latest on Adnan Januzaj

Saint-Etienne have put a £12 million price tag on reported Manchester United target Kevin Malcuit.

Citing reports in France, TalkSport relayed as much, with United boss Jose Mourinho having taken a shine to the right-back during the Red Devils' UEFA Europa League tie against the Ligue 1 side.

West Ham United are also said to be in the hunt for the 25-year-old's signature.

United aren't desperate for a new right-back thanks to the resurgence of Antonio Valencia this season.

Football writer Liam Canning hailed his efforts this year:

However, the Ecuador international will be 32 in the summer, and Matteo Darmian has yet to show he can adequately replace him in the long term.

As such, recruiting another full-back ahead of next season could prove to be a shrewd move from United.

Malcuit is defensively solid and looks to contribute going forward when he can—he has also provided cover in more advanced positions on the right flank this season. Here's a look at his stats for the campaign, courtesy of Squawka:

Apps	26
Assists	4
Chances Created	15
Take-Ons	57
Tackles	61
Interceptions	73
Clearances	57

The Frenchman is indeed a reliable ball-winner and a strong dribbler, though his final delivery could perhaps still use some work. So too could his discipline—while he's only been booked three times in Ligue 1 this season, he's also received two straight red cards.

Malcuit could make for a decent squad player, but that could be the limit of his usefulness to a club of United's size and ambition.

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Meanwhile, on-loan Adnan Januzaj looks set to leave Old Trafford this summer but would like to remain in England. 

Per The Sun's Daniel Cutts, an unnamed United source said:

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Adnan wants to stay in England. He's expected to leave the club this summer and is not wanted by Jose any more. 

He hasn't had a very good season at Sunderland either. Talks are planned between his camp and United sometime next month.

He has told close pals the Premier League is still his first choice and that he enjoys living in this country and that he likes it here.

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The Belgian has struggled to make an impact during his loan spell with Sunderland, and he's contributed just one goal and three assists in 25 appearances across all competitions.

Given United have the likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Anthony Martial, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard vying for game time, Januzaj looks highly unlikely to break into the first team, particularly given his lack of form.

He has just over one year remaining on his deal at Old Trafford, and according to Cutts, Mourinho could accept just £7 million for him.

His departure seems highly likely and could be the best for all parties, particularly if Januzaj can find another Premier League side willing to take a measured risk in signing him.