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United boss Louis van Gaal has sent his scouts to watch the defender in action several times and is considering a bid.

Taylor, 21, has emerged as one of the brightest prospects outside the top flight following a string of impressive displays for Uwe Rosler's men.

He has had spells at Bradford, York and Fleetwood since making his Leeds debut back in 2011.

But the left back is now establishing himself in Rosler's side and has earned rave reviews this season.

Now the former England U19 international could be closing in on a dream move to Premier League giants United.

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Van Gaal was planning to keep tabs on his development this season with a view to making a bid for him next summer.

But the shocking injury suffered by Luke Shaw during United's Champions League defeat at PSV Eindhoven this week might persuade him to make a bid in January.

England star Shaw suffered a double leg break and is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery in Holland.

Van Gaal has been left short on cover at left back and could test Leeds' resolve with a £4m bid when the transfer window re-opens.

Shaw, meanwhile, had an operation on his shattered leg on Tuesday night and will remain in hospital in Eindhoven to start his recovery before returning to Manchester to continue his rehabilitation.

Shaw could be sidelined for up to 10 months and is facing a losing battle to be fit in time for England's Euro 2016 campaign in France next summer.