Manchester United cannot afford to waste time if they are serious about completing a major midfield rebuild this summer.
The Red Devils have already taken a significant step forward after reportedly reaching a full agreement with Atalanta for the signing of Ederson.
The £39 million transfer is expected to be announced in July.
INEOS remain determined to add at least one more midfielder before the window closes. Two names currently sitting near the top of their shortlist are Mateus Fernandes and Alex Scott.
Arsenal showed interest in signing Fernandes, but the 21-year-old has his heart set on a move to Old Trafford.
The staggering £80m asking price set by West Ham United has also forced the new Premier League champions to look at other targets.
The Telegraph report that Arsenal are now interested in signing Scott this summer.
The development should immediately raise alarm bells at Old Trafford.
United really admire the 22-year-old and view him as one of the most exciting young midfielders in English football.
The Cherries are desperate to tie him down to a fresh deal with improved wages. They are also ready to include a £75m release clause.
Reports recently suggested that United could tempt Bournemouth with an offer in the region of £60m.
The challenge is that the South Coast outfit are under no financial pressure to sell. Their strong financial position allows them to reject offers without hesitation.
Liverpool and Manchester City are also monitoring midfield targets ahead of the new season.
INEOS must accelerate their transfer plans.
Delays in negotiations could create the perfect opportunity for rivals to hijack deals that United have spent months working on.
The club cannot afford to watch priority targets slip away at the final hurdle.
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