Manchester United 'scout Christopher Nkunku in RB Leipzig's Europa League clash'

Manchester United reportedly had a scout in attendance to watch Christopher Nkunku score twice in RB Leipzig's 2-0 victory over Atalanta BC in their Europa League quarter-final second leg.

Nkunku's brace in Italy sent his German side into the semi-finals of the competition with a 3-1 aggregate success, and they will now take on Rangers in the final four.

The 24-year-old has enjoyed a strong campaign at club level, scoring 30 times and registering 18 assists in 43 appearances in all competitions.

Man United have been strongly linked with the France international in recent months, and according to journalist Nicolo Schira, the Red Devils scouted him during Thursday's Europa League quarter-final second leg.

Schira claims that the English club's interim head coach Ralf Rangnick is pushing for the attacker to move to Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag, with the Dutchman widely expected to become Man United's new manager.

Nkunku, who is capable of operating in a number of different forward areas, still has more than two years left to run on his contract at Leipzig.

The 20-time English champions are allegedly also keen to bring Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips to Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.