Manchester United are moving for Benfica defender Ruben Dias.

The Sun says United have long been on the trail of the Portugal centre-back, 22.

Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to land Dias as part of a major overhaul this summer.

And United scouts checked on the 11-cap international in Benfica's home friendly against Anderlecht on Wednesday.

Reports in Portugal claim Old Trafford chiefs have contacted their Portuguese opposite numbers about a potential deal.

Dias is under contract with the Primeira Liga champions until 2023, and has a £60million release clause.

Benfica officials hope to persuade him to sign a new deal, which would require interested clubs to pay a minimum £80m for him.

United are understood to have asked if Benfica are willing to do business for less than £60m, but were told to come up with the full amount.