Manchester United are keeping tabs on Stoke City defender Nathan Collins.

The 18 year-old is being watched by United scouts leading up to the summer market.

Sky Sports says United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is having senior scouts watch Collins, who is tied to Stoke to 2024.

The highly-rated youngster has made 12 appearances for Stoke's first-team and has played five times for the reserves.

He made his first start under Michael O'Neill in Wednesday's 0-0 draw with Blackburn Rovers.

But he was dropped back to the bench in favour of James Chester for Saturday's game against Luton Town.