Manchester United sent goalkeeping scout Tony Coton to check on Leeds United's Illan Meslier on Tuesday night - and watched him concede seven at Manchester City.
There is talk in scouting circles of United having identified the 21-year-old as the best young keeper in the country.
And we understand Coton was present at the Etihad as City recorded 31 efforts on 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
He has been key for Leeds but let in seven in front of Manchester United scouts at the Etihad
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.