Manchester United are looking to prise Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez away by reportedly offering him wages of £85,000 a week more than he earns now.

The Premier League giants have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old but he has a release clause of £135million in his Atletico contract.

United will try to acquire his services by increasing his weekly pay packet from £115,000 to £200,000, according to The Sun.

The Old Trafford club are reportedly only prepared to bid £70m for the Spanish international.

United sent scouts to watch Saul as he helped knock Liverpool out of the Champions League last month.

He would fit the profile that United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is seeking as he continues to rebuild the side.

Saul signed a uniquely long contract with Atletico back in 2017 that runs through until 2026.

Saul has scored four times in 37 appearances for Atletico this season, including the only goal of their Champions League last-16, first leg against Liverpool in Madrid.

They subsequently won 3-2 at Anfield after extra time to secure their place in the quarter-finals if and when the season resumes following the coronavirus pandemic.