Manchester United midfielder Josh Harrop is wanted by Preston North End in a deal that could fetch the Old Trafford club up to £600,000.

Harrop, 21, burst onto the scene with a stunning strike on his first-team debut against Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.

However he is out of contract at United and could be tempted by the prospect of regular first-team football despite being offered a new deal at Old Trafford.

Manchester United midfielder Josh Harrop is wanted by Championship side Preston North End

North End manager Simon Grayson has a reputation for developing youngsters and sees the former England under-20 international midfielder as a key man going into next season. He has previously signed players like Ben Pearson and Liam Grimshaw from United.

United are entitled to compensation for Harrop having developed him through their youth system, but are unlikely to stand in his way if he decides to build his career by playing regular football.

Harrop had to wait longer than most of his United peers to be given a first-team chance, but scored a hat-trick for the under-23s in front of Jose Mourinho to earn himself a call-up against Palace as United rested players for the Europa League.

Since then, United have received interest in Harrop from a number of clubs but Preston have been the most persistent.

Being based in the north-west could also give them an advantage in wrapping up a deal before the players return to pre-season training.

Harrop impressed Mourinho to earn a first team start but may leave for regular football