Manchester United could be set to go toe-to-toe with Real Madrid as the pair chase a deal for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte – despite the club demanding a £32m fee.
United boss Louis van Gaal is on the hunt for a new defender before the January transfer window closes next Monday.
And according to the latest reports in the Mirror, Laporte is among the Dutchman’s top targets.
source: metro.co.uk
But Bilbao know they are in a strong position, especially with interest also mounting from Real Madrid, and are determined to hold out for the full £32m release clause, as written into the 20-year-old’s contract.
Laporte is reportedly keen to move to Old Trafford should the clause be triggered, but United may have to move fast if they are to beat Carlo Ancelotti’s side to a deal.
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