Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their interest in Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri amid increasing doubts over Paul Pogba's future at the club.
Sportsmail understand United sent scouts to watch Seri play in Nice's first-leg 3-2 defeat against Lokomotiv Moscow in the Europa League last Thursday.
But according to The Mirror, United have made fresh contact with the 26-year-old's representatives about a potential move to Old Trafford this week.
Jose Mourinho has made it clear he wants to significantly bolster his midfield in the summer and has drawn up a contingency plan with concern Pogba could be ready to end his second spell at the club after just two years.