Sunderland to rebuff Manchester United's interest in Jordan Pickford?

Jordan Pickford of Preston North End looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Middlesbrough at Deepdale on August 9, 2015 in Preston, England.
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Sunderland will not sell goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to Manchester United this summer, according to a report.

Sunderland will reportedly reject any bids for young goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the summer.

It is believed that Manchester United had scouts at the recent Toulon Tournament to watch the England Under-21 international in action.

Recent speculation has claimed that the Red Devils have identified the 22-year-old as a potential long-term replacement for David de Gea.

However, according to the Sunderland Echo, the Black Cats have no desire to let their academy product leave ahead of the 2016-17 campaign.

The report adds that manager Sam Allardyce has informed Pickford that he will challenge Vito Mannone for the No.1 shirt at the Stadium of Light next term.

Vito Mannone of Sunderland celebrates victory during the Capital One Cup Quarter-Final match between Sunderland and Chelsea at Stadium of Light on December 17, 2013
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