According to information first reported by Ben Jacobs, Manchester United have assessed West Ham's Oliver Scarles as a full-back option. Scarles is a 20-year-old English player who can play at left-back, wing-back, or further forward, and is viewed as a younger, lower-cost alternative. West Ham's relegation may make his situation more fluid. Ben Jacobs also stated that United's main priority is to find a more specialist starter for the left-hand side, which positions Scarles as more of a developmental prospect. Scarles joined West Ham in January 2025 and his contract runs until 2028. The defender has two caps for England U20 and made 28 Premier League appearances last season, providing one assist. His current Transfermarkt market value is €10.00m.