Manchester United may make a surprise move to sort out their issues on the right wing before Monday's transfer deadline...

What's the word?

According to The Evening Standard's James Robson, the Red Devils are considering Watford's Ismaila Sarr as a backup option to long-term transfer target Jadon Sancho.

It is claimed that United's transfer committee have drafted a list of three to five targets in every position.

As far as the board are concerned, Sancho remains Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first choice, but Borussia Dortmund are refusing to sell him for anything less than their £108m asking price, so Solskjaer has been forced to look elsewhere - hence the interest in Sarr.

Cheaper alternative?

While Sarr is arguably a short-term solution, his statistics shouldn't be ignored. United were interested in the 22-cap Senegal international during his time at Rennes although they reportedly ruled out making a move for him as recently as last week.

The 22-year-old made 28 appearances in the Premier League for Watford last season, scored five goals and supplied four assists, averaged 1.6 shots and 1.7 dribbles per game, and gave United fans a glimpse of what he has to offer with the ball at his feet, recording a pass success rate of 81.5% with at least 17 passes per game, via WhoScored.

He bagged a brace to end Liverpool's hopes of staying unbeaten for an entire season in dramatic fashion at Vicarage Road, setting up an assist for club captain Troy Deeney as well.

The speedster ran riot over the Reds, winning four out of seven ground duels, whereas Mo Salah failed to find the back of the net and only managed two attempts, according to SofaScore.

Sarr actually averaged more dribbles per game than Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood last season, so he is surely a viable alternative.

Robson claims he could be available for as little as £45m, so it is hardly surprising that Liverpool are interested in the Watford forward, which should give Ed Woodward the boost he needs to get the deal done.

A "top player" who will "only get better", Sarr has played in the Premier League before, and could be a shrewd signing instead of the expensive Sancho.

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