Jose Mourinho has cut a glum figure this week as he attempts to strengthen last season’s Premier League runners-up.
United have already signed Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant this summer but the Portuguese coach wants Ed Woodward to continue spending to ensure his side keep up with the league’s big hitters.
And according to Palmeri, the club’s hierarchy are making moves, starting with talks for Colombian star Mina.
The Italian simply tweeted: “Manchester United have contacted Barcelona for Yerry Mina.”
Fans flocked to the Twitter post to ask Palmeri for more details, but United supporters will take comfort in knowing the beIN sports journalist is usually right with his transfer claims.
Barcelona have been actively trying to offload Mina this summer despite only signing the 23-year-old last year.
The defender has attracted interest from Everton, Wolves and a host of La Liga clubs recently.
But Mina may find it hard to turn down an offer from United should he decide to leave Barcelona.
The Red Devils have also been linked with a move for Leicester defender Harry Maguire in recent weeks.
The Foxes are likely to demand a huge price for the centre-half, who enjoyed a solid World Cup with England earlier this summer.