Manchester United to outbid arch-rivals for £106m teenager, Red Devils plotting move for £53m full-back and more Manchester United transfer news: 1 June 2019

Manchester United to battle Manchester City for £53m-rated Joao Cancelo

Joao Cancelo is the subject of a tug-of-war between the Manchester clubs

Manchester United are said to be gearing up for a transfer battle with cross-town rivals Manchester City over Juventus full-back Joao Cancelo this summer. The Portuguese right-back joined the Bianconeri in a £35m deal just twelve months ago.

La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Nicolò Schira has reported that both the Premier League giants are in touch with Cancelo's agent Jorge Mendes.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is said to be a huge fan of the Portuguese left-back and is rumoured to have submitted a bid. Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also looking for players who can perform this role and could lock horns with his fierce rivals for Cancelo's signature.

The Portuguese had earlier revealed his intentions to stay put earlier, but Juventus are willing to let him go for a fee in the region of £53m.