Manchester United and Manchester City could go head-to-head for Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet after checking in on £28m-rated star

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Manchester City and Manchester United have checked on Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet.

The 22-year-old Frenchman is regarded as one of the unsung talents of Sevilla's team having only joined last January from Nancy.

A France Under-21 international, he is strong, composed on the ball and has pace. Naturally left-sided, he plays at centre back but can also play left back and reads the game well.

Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet has been watched by Manchester City and United of late

Arsenal and Liverpool, who faced Sevilla and Lenglet last week, have also made enquiries

City have been looking for a defender who could possibly cover two positions. They like Real Sociedad's Inigo Martinez, Mouctar Diakhaby at Lyon and Jose Gimenez at Atletico Madrid, and Lenglet falls into a category with those players.

His composure also fits the profile City require.

United though have watched Lenglet too as they look to strengthen options at full back and centre back.

Arsenal and Liverpool, who saw the 6ft 2in defender in close proximity during their Champions League exchanges, have also asked about a player that cost Sevilla just £4.4million.

Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho could go head-to-head in the race to sign the defender

His contract runs until 2021 and his buyout fee is set at £28m.

Barcelona are also understood to have made enquiries as they consider options for the centre back position.