Manchester United are looking at signing Donny van de Beek in January.
The Ajax star was close to joining Real Madrid this past summer.
Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur have also shown an interest in the 22-year-old, who was part of Ajax's run to the Champions League semi-final last season.
Reports in Italy claim United want to bolster their options in midfield by bringing in the Dutchman.
United, on nine points, have made their worst start to a league campaign in 30 years.
