Manchester United and Juventus’s “good relationship” with the agent of Ajax midfielder Ryan Gravenberch could give them the edge in the race for the Dutchman, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The 18-year-old has been performing well for Ajax this season, having scored five goals and provided six assists in 45 appearances, and it has led to a number of teams taking a keen interest in the player.

Reports in the English press have also linked Gravenberch with Liverpool and Chelsea, but Mundo Deportivo claim that Barcelona are weighing up an approach for the teenager.

One note of caution about this report is that the midfielder is represented by Mino Raiola so classing United as having a cordial relationship with the superagent is open to interpretation.

Even so, there will be a lot of clubs after Gravenberch in the summer transfer window, especially if claims that he could be sold for £30m are true.