Manchester United are lining up Udinese forward Luis Muriel as a possible replacement for Wayne Rooney, Metro reports.

United manager David Moyes is a long-term admirer of Muriel, and he is ready to try and push through a transfer for the player if he fails to hang on to wantaway England international Rooney.

Moyes has already turned down two offers from Chelsea for Rooney.

It’s a situation that is testing Moyes’ managerial abilities but he is determined not to be caught short if Rooney eventually does depart.

Colombian international Muriel tops the Red Devils’ list of possible forward targets, with new chief scout Robbie Cooke pushing for the transfer to happen.