Manchester United are chasing young Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack Butland, according to The Daily Mirror.
The England Under-21 international, who is currently on his second loan spell at Cheltenham Town, was reportedly watched by United goalkeeping coach Eric Steele during a match at Rotherham.
It is also believed that Premier League rivals Arsenal have also recently watched the young shot-stopper.
Butland is yet to appear for the Blues first-team, but the 19-year-old has represented England at every level except the senior side.
Birmingham are thought to be expecting offers of around £3 million this summer for the hot prospect, with United the favourites for the youngster’s signature.
The Red Devils outlayed £17.8 million on David de Gea last June and had been rotating between the former Atletico Madrid man and Anders Lindegaard until the Dane's recent injury.
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