Manchester United are eyeing Aston Villa centre-forward Christian Benteke. The Daily Star Sunday says impressed United boss Louis van Gaal with his recent performance at Old Trafford.

United have their striker department to address in the summer with the futures of Robin van Persie and on-loan Radamel Falcao in serious doubt.

Van Gaal said of the Villa target man's performance against United: "Benteke won all his duels."

The £25m-rated Belgium striker, 24, is in hot form and has two years remaining on his contract.

But Villa boss Tim Sherwood admitted last Friday he could be sold.