Manchester United could switch their attention to Swansea's Neil Taylor in their search for cover at left-back.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson needs back-up for Patrice Evra, after allowing Fabio Da Silva to join QPR on a season-long loan.
Ferguson had hoped to land Leighton Baines, but has been put off by Everton's £20million asking price for the England star.
Although buying Baines has not been written-off by United, Taylor - who played for Great Britain at this summer's Olympics - has emerged as an alternative target at his position.
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Chris Brunskill
The £5million-rated youngster missed just two Premier League games for Swansea last season and has developed into a solid left-back.
A move to United would cap an extraordinary rise for the 22-year-old, who was playing non-league football at Wrexham just three years ago.
Taylor was linked with Newcastle last summer but decided to stay at Swansea, where he has grown in stature and reputation.