Manchester United sent goalkeeping scout Tony Coton to check on Leeds’ Illan Meslier on Tuesday — but watched him concede seven at Manchester City.
United have identified the 21-year-old as the best young keeper in the country and sent Coton to the Etihad as City recorded 31 efforts on Leeds’ goal in a 7-0 victory.
United’s chief scout Jim Lawlor has also watched Meslier, who is now in his third season at Elland Road.
Illan Meslier had an evening to forget against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on Tuesday
The Frenchman signed a new five-year contract in August as reward for an outstanding first campaign in the top flight and was named the club’s young player of the year.