Skysports.com understands Manchester United are tracking Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Black Cats midfielder attracting interest
Skysports.com understands Manchester United are tracking highly-rated Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson.
A number of clubs are thought to be chasing the England Under-21 international following a number of impressive performances for club and country over the last 12 months.
Chelsea and Manchester City are believed to be keeping tabs on Henderson, but United are hoping to steal a march on their rivals for the 20-year-old.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and his assistant Mike Phelan were interested observers at Sunderland's clash at Blackburn on Monday night and Henderson was thought to be the reason for their attendance at Ewood Park.
Ferguson is understood to be keen to reshape his midfield options and he sees Henderson as a player with a bright future ahead of him
Sunderland are desperate to keep hold of Henderson, but they could face it difficult to turn down a sizeable offer from any of the midfielder's suitors.
