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MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly scouting AC Milan right-back Davide Calabria as a possible replacement for Antonio Valencia.

The United captain is braced to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 10-year career in Manchester.

 Manchester United are reportedly scouting AC Milan right-back Davide Calabria as possible replacement for Antonio Valencia
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 Manchester United are reportedly scouting AC Milan right-back Davide Calabria as possible replacement for Antonio ValenciaCredit: Getty - Contributor

As a result Old Trafford chiefs are actively looking for a right-back replacement and report Milan defender Calabria is on the list.

United have reportedly scouted the Italian U-21 star, who has played 26 times this season having progressed through their academy.

Meanwhile SunSport revealed United are stepping up their interest in £40m-rated Crystal Palace starlet Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

The Red Devils have sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old right-back on a number of occasions already this season.

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to invest in more youth, and has been impressed with the reports back on Wan-Bissaka.

 Valencia braced to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 10-year career in Manchester
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Valencia braced to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 10-year career in ManchesterCredit: AP:Associated Press
 United have reportedly scouted the Italian U-21 star, who has played 26 times this season having progressed through their academy
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United have reportedly scouted the Italian U-21 star, who has played 26 times this season having progressed through their academyCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 United have also sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old right-back on a number of occasions already this season
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United have also sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old right-back on a number of occasions already this seasonCredit: Reuters

It is understood they are looking to make an offer for the Palace youngster when the summer transfer window opens in May.

An Old Trafford source said: “Scouts were at Burnley a few weekends back along with Brighton. That is around a dozen times since December.

“They really do like what they see and all the reports back are excellent. He is definitely someone close on the radar.

“Valencia is leaving and Ashley Young is getting on in years. Diogo Dalot is excellent but you can't rely on him too heavily.”

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