Manchester United are lining up a raid on AS Roma's academy this summer.

Sixteen year-old attacking midfielder Vittorio Agostinelli is a target for United and Ajax, says TMW.

A natural 'false nine', Agostinelli's development since the turn of the year has exploded and brought him to the attention of clubs across Europe.

United and Ajax are now in contact and urging the teen to pursue a professional career abroad.

For their part, Roma management will be desperate to hold onto Agostinelli - particularly given the football politics involved after pushing Daniele de Rossi out of the club last month.