Sunderland youngster Adam Richardson is attracting Premier League interest.
The Sun says United are considering a move for Richardson.
United scouts are monitoring the 15-year-old keeper after an impressive start to his youth career at the Stadium of Light.
United are plotting a £500,000 move for the 15-year-old, who has been labelled as one of the brightest talents in Sunderland's academy.
The highly-rated teenager has represented England at under-15s level, and will hope to follow in the footsteps of former Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford.