Manchester United have reportedly joined the hunt to sign Hertha Berlin youngster Arne Maier, who is said to already be a target for Barcelona and Premier League rivals Arsenal.
According to Sport1 (h/t Daily Star's Callum Vurley), the defensive midfield gem has been pinpointed by United as a potential new recruit, but Barcelona in particular could pose stiff competition.
Arsenal already have a strong German stable after adding Bernd Leno to the contingent of Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi, while former defender Per Mertesacker is now overseeing the club's academy.
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