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Manchester United are still hopeful of signing Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly before the summer transfer window closes next week.
The teenager's future had looked settled. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta declared last week that he was 100% confident Lewis-Skelly would stay at his boyhood club.
Reports earlier this month claimed agents had offered the 19-year-old to both Manchester United and Chelsea, with the Premier League champions needing to raise funds through a high-profile sale.
Lewis-Skelly himself insists he's more than happy to stay at Arsenal, having signed a new long-term contract just 12 months ago.
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The England international has made a positive start to the new season, catching the eye in the Community Shield win over Manchester City and in the Premier League opener against Coventry City. He has risen to the challenge posed by increased competition for places following the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes.
According to "The Sun", though, Manchester United believe Lewis-Skelly's future is not as clear as it appears.
Sources in the know claim the player's increased responsibility over the past fortnight is merely down to a dip in Martin Zubimendi's form and the time it is taking Mikel Merino to return to his usual level after winning the World Cup.
Arsenal, meanwhile, don't believe any of the clubs chasing Lewis-Skelly are prepared to meet the asking price, which is likely to exceed 50 million pounds. That has only added to their confidence in keeping one of their standout talents.
Manchester United, for their part, are keen to sign a new left-back after their defensive weaknesses were exposed in Saturday's shock 2-0 defeat to Hull City.