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Man United 'scout 6ft 5in centre back compared to Rodri as Harry Maguire's long-term successor' - but Red Devils 'face competition from European heavyweights for versatile youngster'

Manchester United are reportedly scouting a dominant 6ft 5in Norwegian centre-back who could be Harry Maguire's long-term replacement.

With the 32-year-old entering the final year of his United contract, Ruben Amorim and United bosses are thought to have already begun looking for his successor.

The Red Devils sent scouts to look at Norwegian side Brann's 20-year-old wonderkid Eivind Helland earlier this month as his side took on Viking Stavanger.

The centre-half has been described as a commanding defender, whose dominance in aerial duals gives him a 'strong presence', according to former Premier League player Jan Age Fjortoft.