Santos latest midfielder considered by Man Utd

Alex Scott was one of four players called up by England boss Thomas Tuchel to train with the senior squad ahead of the World CupAlex Scott (Bournemouth)The 22-year-old appears to be the current main target.

Of the eight first-team midfielders listed on United's website, in addition to Mount, Carrick's options will be Toby Collyer - who is wanted by Hull - Dan Gore, who spent last season on loan at Rotherham, who were relegated from League One, and twins Jack and Tyler Fletcher.

However, he was an integral part of Andoni Iraola's side last term and has featured for every minute of USA's World Cup campaign, other than the defeat to Turkey, which was a dead rubber.