It has been reported that Manchester United are eyeing VfL Wolfsburg fullback Ricardo Rodriguez.
According to BILD, United boss Louis van Gaal has had scouts posted to follow the Switzerland international this season.
Rodriguez, 23, is rated among the best young fullbacks in Europe and Van Gaal sees him as ideal cover for Luke Shaw.
But United won’t get a clear run should Wolfsburg indicate a willingness to sell in January.
Rodriguez is also on the shopping lists of Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.