Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff is on the radar of Manchester United despite playing just nine Premier League games last term.
The Magpies have slapped £50 million on the Englishman’s head, but the Red Devils are only willing to pay half that amount.
Newcastle have since dismissed their initial enquiry, but they could return with a bigger bid later in the window.
The Saint James’ Park outfit have a star on their hands and they have manager Rafa Benitez to thank for blocking Longstaff’s temporary exit last summer, though.
The 21-year-old was keen to join Portsmouth in the League One as he sought to play senior football.