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Manchester United are weighing up a summer move for Tottenham's England defender Kyle Walker.

Boss Louis Van Gaal has made the signing of a right-back a priority for the end of the season.

And United are believed to have made discreet enquiries about Walker's situation at White Hart Lane, with Van Gaal identifying him as a player able to operate effectively in a flat back four or as a wing-back.

Walker, 24, has been in outstanding form since returning from an abdominal injury which kept him out for ten months and sidelined him from last year's World Cup.

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The player has four years to run on his £50,000-a-week deal so Tottenham would want top dollar if they were to consider selling.

Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne, Walker's chief rival for the England right-back berth, is also on United's radar and is likely to prove a cheaper option, as he will only have a year remaining on his Saints deal when the summer window opens.

Barcelona's Brazilian veteran Dani Alves is available on a free this summer and has also been monitored by United.

But Van Gaal is thought to prefer a younger player with Walker very much on his radar.

Spurs are in next weekend's Capital One Cup Final against Chelsea but face an uphill battle to finish in the top four and Walker is keen to play Champions League football.