Manchester United readying move for AS Monaco full-back Djibril Sidibe with Luke Shaw set for the exit door

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a summer swoop for France international defender Djibril Sidibe, according to Le10Sport.

The Premier League side, who visit arch rivals Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this evening, knowing a defeat will hand their neighbours the 2017-18 title, have been linked with signing the AS Monaco right-back at the end of the campaign.

The 25-year-old, who has 15 international caps for his country, has scored three goals and provided eight assists in 31 appearances in all competitions for the defending Ligue 1 champions so far this season.

Sidibe, who joined Monaco on a five-year contract back in July 2016 following his move from fellow French outfit Lille, has netted six goals in 78 games overall for the club.

Monaco’s Djibril Sidibe (right) in action with Lyon’s Kenny Tete.

A versatile defender, able to operate at either right-back or left-back, the report claims United are preparing an offer for the Monaco star this summer, with Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho set to offload fellow full-back Luke Shaw.

Sidibe is contracted until June 2022, and is valued at £20.7m, by transfermarkt.

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