Cabaye stated earlier this summer that the prospect of a move to Old Trafford would present an “interesting challenge,” and is believed to be keen to swap the north east for the north west.
With United having missed out on Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara, David Moyes has identified Cabaye – as well as Barcelona star Cesc Fabregas – as prime candidates to fill the void left by Paul Scholes, who retired at the end of last season.
French outfits Paris Saint-German and Monaco are both keen to give the Frenchman a ticket to his homeland, but United are hoping to pip the big-spending French duo to Cabaye’s signature.