Man Utd keeping tabs on Matt Richie?

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has reportedly instructed him scouting team to keep a close eye on Bournemouth star Matt Richie.

The Dutchman has recently stated that the Red Devils will move for a pacey wideman in January in the quest to add more creativity to their play.

Southampton's Sadio Mane and Ajax's Anwar El Ghazi have been recently associated with a switch to Old Trafford, but The Sun cites that Scotland international Ritchie has also caught the focus of Van Gaal in recent weeks.

Ritchie has been on one of the bright spots for the Cherries in their debut Premier League campaign.