Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Manchester United are interested in Jeremie Frimpong but are not in "active" discussions over a transfer.

What are the latest Frimpong rumours to Man Utd?

It seems as though the Bayer Leverkusen right-back has been a target for the club for some time as a possible move was rumoured in the January transfer market window.

What's more, Bundesliga insider Christian Falk recently told CaughtOffside that the Red Devils are "getting closer and closer" with talks likely having already taken place.

However, it sounds as though United aren't quite that far down the line as of yet. Indeed, while talking on his YouTube channel, Romano explained that there is "no contact" between the two clubs yet despite genuine interest.

He said (2:33): "In the last few hours, we heard some stories about Jeremie Frimpong linked to Manchester United move for the summer.

"What we can say is that we say October, November. Man United are following the player they have constantly their scouts keeping an eye on Jeremie Frimpong.

"He is one of many right-backs they're following but at the moment, from what I understand, there is no contact at all between Man United and Bayern Leverkusen.

"No negotiation,  no concrete or active discussion and so at the moment it is just following the player and nothing else and this is important to clarify.

"Because, let me remind you, the priority and the focus of Man United in that position is to extend the contract of Diogo Dalot as soon as possible."

Why do Man Utd want Frimpong?

As Romano makes clear, United seem to be keen on keeping Dalot at the club, having actually triggered a contract extension for him earlier this season.

Still, that just adds 12 months to his deal and so his long-term future remains somewhat in doubt. What's more, Aaron Wan-Bissaka has long been linked with a move out of the club and so an alternative right-back may be needed soon enough.

Frimpong certainly has impressed this season, becoming a regular starter for Bayer Leverkusen with plenty of attacking threat too. Indeed, he has five goals and seven assists in 30 outings across all competitions.

On top of that obvious quality, having come through the Manchester City academy he counts as a homegrown player and so this could make him an even more tantalising prospect tin the market.

Still, it sounds as though a deal isn't close to being agreed just yet.