Transfer talk surrounding Pape Alassane Gueye is intensifying, with reports suggesting Man Utd are monitoring the Villarreal midfielder closely. The player has caught the attention of several scouts as other clubs prepare for a potentially active transfer window. The transfer remains in progress, and with no other clubs involved, Man Utd look to be negotiating from a comfortable position. So far this season, Man Utd are steady at both ends (1.78 goals scored per game, 1.37 goals conceded per game). The role for Pape Alassane Gueye would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Reports suggest Man Utd are monitoring Morgan Gibbs-White, Edmond Tapsoba and Ibrahim Sangare whereas Villarreal have not been associated with other players at this stage. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Man Utd transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.