Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor was in the crowd to watch Lazio against Verona on Sunday . Lazio 's highly regarded midfielder Felipe Anderson was understood to be the object of Lawlor 's attention while he also took the opportunity to check on centre-back Stefan de Vrij . Anderson has been a revelation this season scoring ten goals and has just signed a revised contract that ties him to the club until 2020 . Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor watched Felipe Anderson score against Verona on Saturday . The Brazilian - who is best friends with Barcelona star Neymar - heads in his goal at the Stadio Olimpico . Dutch defender Stefan de Vrij was also checked up on by United during the game . Felipe Anderson sprints past Verona defender Vengelis Moras during the Serie A fixture . Manchester City , Liverpool and Arsenal have also checked on the Brazilian U21 international who is best friends with Barcelona star Neymar . United 's Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz also checked on Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi last Friday . The 27-year-old centre-back was an option for United while he was at Porto and has impressed since his move with Valencia closing on qualification for the Champions League . Valencia and United have a good relationship but the Spanish side will not sell Otamendi for less than his £37million buy-out clause . United 's Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz checked up on Valencian defender Nicolas Otamendi against Elche .
Felipe Anderson scored a goal as Lazio beat Hellas Verona 2-0 on Saturday . Brazilian playmaker is best friends with Valencia star Neymar . Manchester United chief scout Jim Lawlor also watches Stefan de Vrij . Spanish scout Carlos Ruiz checks up on Nicolas Otamendi at Barcelona . Argentine defender has buy-out clause of £37million .