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Man United 'join five Premier League rivals in the race for £40million rated Joao Palhinha' as the Red Devils target midfield reinforcements, after starring for Fulham in his debut Premier League season

Manchester United have reportedly joined the race for Fulham star Joao Palhinha as Erik ten Hag's side seek midfield reinforcements this summer.

Palhinha has enjoyed a superb debut season in the Premier League after joining Fulham in a £17.2m summer move.

The Portuguese midfielder has been touted as a contender to be the Premier League's signing of the season, after becoming a vital part in Fulham's surprise push for European football.

Palhinha has now attracted the interest of Man United, with the Sun reporting Erik ten Hag's side are among six leading Premier League clubs monitoring the star.