Manchester United are reportedly considering a late bid to sign Juventus striker David Trezeguet.

The France international is now available for transfer following the Serie A match-fixing scandal which resulted in the club's demotion to Serie B.

According to French sports newspaper L'Equipe both United and Lyon are in the hunt along with a host of Italian clubs.

And rumours of his exit increased further yesterday when he was left out of Juve's line-up which lost to Napoli on penalities in the Coppa Italia.

Although Trezeguet had been struggling for match fitness prior to the game, the result has now ended their hopes of qualifying for European competition next season and this could well prompt the likes of United to move in.

Alex Ferguson is still searching for a replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy, who left Old Trafford for Real Madrid in the summer, and Trezeguet is thought to be at the top of his wish list with the transfer deadline day looming.

United will have to act fast to sign the 28-year-old before Thursday but with the club top of the Premiership with three wins out of three there seems no need to panic.

Reports suggest Trezeguet could cost as much as £17million and despite claims from Juventus officials, he is yet to publicly declare his commitment to the Bianconeri for the coming season.  PA