Report: Manchester United Targeting Idrissa Gueye as Ander Herrera Replacement

Manchester United are reportedly targeting Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye as a potential replacement for Ander Herrera.

The Spaniard is set to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer at the end of the season and join French champions Paris Saint-Germain, according to James Robson at the Evening Standard.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be "exploring the possibility" of signing Gueye, who is expected to cost around £30 million.

Gueye possesses plenty of Premier League experience. The 29-year-old joined Aston Villa in 2015 from French side Lille and moved to Everton a season later after the Villans were relegated.

The midfielder has shone at Goodison Park since joining the Toffees:

His performances attracted interest from PSG in the January transfer window. Everton rejected a bid of £21.5 million from the French side, according to BBC Sport.

Gueye spoke to L'Equipe (h/t Sky Sports News) about PSG's interest earlier in 2019, and his comments may offer Manchester United hope they can tempt him to leave Merseyside for Old Trafford.

"It is a dream that sadly did not come true. Every player works to join the best teams, to play in matches in the Champions League.

"But I was honoured that PSG were interested in me. Now, I know that I am of interest to these types of clubs, I am ready to go to the final level to join a top European club.

"I am going to work even more so that they come back to me. Maybe it is not finished with PSG."

Gueye has also drawn praise for his performances at Everton after missing out on a move to PSG:

The midfielder's "close advisor" Thierno Seydi told APS (h/t Tom Coast at Sport Witness) "a lot of big teams will be interested" in his services during the next transfer window.

Herrera's departure will be a blow to the Red Devils. The midfielder has featured regularly since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho and is popular among supporters.

However, he is not a player who can help the club compete for the Premier League or UEFA Champions League, according to ESPN FC's Mark Ogden:

Solskjaer will have some important decisions to make over the summer as he looks to build his own squad at Old Trafford.

Herrera looks destined to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season when his contract expires, but the United boss needs to ensure he can bring in a replacement who can help the club challenge for silverware again.