Scottish youngster Jamie McCarthy is getting a lot of attention from scouts and has obviously been linked with a move to United.
"There has been a lot of interest in Jamie," Academical Manager Billy Reid told skysports.com.
"Every major club in
"I believe Martin Ferguson took in a game to watch Jamie and there are always scouts at our games.
"He is an outstanding talent and if he keeps progressing he will reach the top.
"He made his debut at 15 and he is now in the first team.
"It will be hard to resist any big offers for him, but he is on a three-year contract with us."