Man Utd monitoring Dundee starlet Ryan Gauld

Manchester United are monitoring the progress of Dundee United midfield sensation Ryan Gauld, with a view of making a bid for the player in January.

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has become a key member of the Terrors first team this season, having notched up five goals in 14 appearances for the Scottish outfit.

Gauld, who has been tracked by various Premier League clubs in Newcastle United, Liverpool and Everton in recent weeks, made his debut for Scotland's Under-21s the past week.

The People reports that the Red Devils manager David Moyes had sent Jimmy Lumsden to make a comprehensive scouting report on the talented midfielder during the Young Scots' 1-1 draw with Georgia in Paisley last Thursday.

Manchester United would require a transfer fee of around £5m to acquire Ryan Gauld's signature.