MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly made an enquiry for Southamptons Danny Ings earlier this month.
The Telegraph claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made an approach for the 27-year-old after Marcus Rashford was ruled out for six weeks with a back injury.
Ings has been in top form for the Saints this season, netting 16 goals in all competitions and putting himself firmly in contention for Gareth Southgates Euro 2020 squad.
However, its added that Southampton immediately rebuffed United.
And they are now scrambling to offer Ings a new contract as the ex-Liverpool man enters the final two-and-a-half years on his current deal.
United remain desperate to add another striker to their squad on Deadline Day.
They have alreadyfailed with a bid for Bournemouths Josh King but have launched a second attempt.
And there is alsono chance of signing Edinson Cavanifrom Paris Saint-Germain.
Even ex-Watford manOdion Ighalo is on Uniteds radaras they look to add to yesterdayscapture of Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes.
And theres been no luck with a loan offer for San Lorenzos young Argentina international Adolfo Gaich.
