Chelsea and Manchester United look set to battle it out for the signature of Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella, who is valued at £50m.
The 21-year-old is one of the most highly-rated young players in Serie A and a number of European heavyweights are known to be following his progress with interest.
Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness) claims that Manchester United are 'very lively' in their pursuit of Barella, who would find it 'impossible to say no' if an official offer was made. United are one of the few clubs who would be willing and able to pay Barella's £50m price tag.