Manchester United made an attempt for Tottenham striker Dane Scarlett before he signed a new contract yesterday.

United's outgoing director of football negotiations Matt Judge is understood to have asked about the availability of Scarlett last month only to be told he had agreed a new extension, says the Manchester Evening News.

Scarlett, 18, was approaching the final months of his previous deal but Spurs announced on Wednesday he has committed to the club until 2026.

Scarlett became Tottenham's youngest debutant last season at the age of 16 years and 247 days and he made seven appearances this season.

The youngster penned terms to 2026 on Thursday.