Red Devils targets Sunderland stopper Jordan Pickford

Sunderland's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Sunderland's young goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

Reports indicate that the Chronicle claim United scouts have been present in France to watch England under-21 star Pickford during the Toulon tournament.

It is claimed the Red Devils see Pickford as the long-term replacement for David de Gea, whose long-term future at the club remains uncertain.

Pickford is rated highly by Sunderland though and United will have to stump up big money to sign him after he penned a contract until 2020 at the Stadium of Light last season.

Meanwhile, the Reds have been instructed by new boss Jose Mourinho to sign Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez.

According to Daily Star, Mourinho wants to recruit 21-year-old Niguez and nurture him into a star alongside the club's existing youngsters, Anthony Martial, 20, Jesse Lingard, 23, and Marcus Rashford, 18.

It is claimed Niguez has a release clause of £54million.

Mourinho has already met with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward to discuss potential transfer targets and Niguez is said to be at the top of his wish list.