The Red Devils are hoping Burnley striker Danny Ings will turn down a move to Liverpool this summer to join them on a free transfer, according to The Telegraph.
The England U21 international, who has also been strongly linked with a move to join former Manchester United manager David Moyes at Real Sociedad, is out of contract in the summer, although the Lancashire side would apparently receive around £5m in compensation and development fees for him.
Louis van Gaal will hope the lure of Champions League football will be enough to tempt the 23-year-old, who has scored nine Premier League goals for Burnley this season.
Paper Round's view - One thing is almost certain, Danny Ings will leave Burnley this summer whether they stay in the Premier League or not.
The striker has been the stand-out player for the Clarets, showing a level of ability that will tempt many of the leading clubs in the Premier League. The problem he would face at both Liverpool and Manchester United is obvious, a potential lack of playing time. With Manchester United seemingly settling on a 4-3-3 formation he would have to oust Wayne Rooney from the striker's role while Daniel Sturridge, when fully fit, is a certain starter for Liverpool.
If he's happy to start as a backup option than a move to either of these sides makes sense, but United's almost-certain offer of Champions League football should swing the pendulum in their favour.
- Source: Eurosport
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