Manchester United and West Ham will have to splash out £12m if they want to sign Saint-Etienne star Kevin Malcuit in the summer.
The Ligue 1 side reportedly knocked back two offers from West Ham for the full-back in the winter transfer window, with the Hammers maintaining their interest in the 25-year-old.
However, they have been joined by Manchester United in the battle for Malcuit.
He is said to have caught Jose Mourinho's eye during Saint-Etienne's Europa League clashes with the Red Devils.
The French giants are mpw bracing themselves for a huge battle over the defender, who can also operate further up the pitch as winger.