United goalkeeping coach Chris Woods was in the stands for Stoke's win over Arsenal 10 days ago where 26-year-old Begovic kept a clean sheet.
The Bosnia international was the subject of strong interest from Sir Alex Ferguson a year ago but the upturn in David de Gea's form meant a £12million bid was put on ice.
United are not unhappy with De Gea but want better quality and improved competition in every position for next season. De Gea is not being pushed enough by Anders Lindegaard and United will weigh up options ahead of the summer.
De Gea and Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois have been linked with Real Madrid in Spanish media reports over recent days as Carlo Ancelotti considers bringing in a younger keeper for either Diego Lopez or Iker Casillas.
United are also keen to bring in at least one new centre-back this summer to replace Nemanja Vidic. They would prefer experience, hence scouts looking at Mehdi Benatia at Roma and Alex of PSG.
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos was someone they considered earlier in the season but they are not alone. The 27-year-old, has been linked with Manchester City also and is close friends with City winger Jesus Navas.
Ramos's brother Rene confirmed to Marca at the weekend that English clubs had been in contact.
'Out of respect for the club, I will simply say it is an English club,' said Rene. 'There are some very interesting offers, but Ramos is at a club where he wants to be. The world's best, in his eyes. And so we must say ''thank you very much for your interest, but no''.'
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