Michael Carrick’s summer overhaul at Man Utd has zeroed in on a fresh Premier League target.
The Red Devils are weighing up a formal bid for Bournemouth’s highly-rated 22-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, who has travelled to North America as part of the extended England setup.
United believe they hold an advantage over rival suitors like Chelsea. Scott’s step-sister, Maya Le Tissier, is the current captain of the Manchester United Women’s team at Old Trafford.
INEOS executives hope this close family connection can help tilt the scales in their favour as they look to finalize a £50m deal before the tournament kicks off this week.
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