Manchester United are monitoring Everton's teenage centre back Jarrad Branthwaite.
The left sided defender has made five appearances and scored once for struggling Everton this season and United staff believe he has potential to kick on.
Signed from Carlisle United for £1million, the 19-year old broke into Everton's first team under Carlo Ancelotti who rated the youngster highly.
He is technically very good and at 6ft 5ins has the physical stature United are keen to bring into their squad.
They want to add a new centre back though the size of their transfer budget depends on Champions League qualification.