Manchester United are lining up a swoop for Barcelona defender Jordi Alba, according to Spanish outlet Sport.

The Spain international has just started his 7th campaign at Camp Nou, with the left-back making a total of 249 appearances for the La Liga champions.

However, the 29-year-old defender is yet to agree a new terms with the Catalans and with his current deal is set to expire in 2020, it has led to interest from elsewhere.

The report claims that the Red Devils have started to monitor developments regarding Alba’s future and could make a move in the summer transfer window.

United’s Luke Shaw has started to establish himself at Old Trafford, but the Premier League giants could soon require competition for the Englishman with Ashley Young will be turning 34 in July 2019.