Manchester United look set to lose out on former Chelsea and Arsenal defender Ashley Cole.
The left-back is ready to sign for Los Angeles Galaxy, according to the Daily Mail.
United, however, could offer an alternative after being hit by a series of injuries.
Louis van Gaal has lost Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young while Marcos Rojo is still out.
On Saturday United lined up with Matteo Darmian and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, but the Italian was replaced by Paddy McNair after an hour.