Manchester United are hoping to derail Arsenal’s bid to sign Nuri Sahin, 23, from Real Madrid on loan by making an offer to buy him outright.
Meanwhile, the Reds have agreed a £30m deal for Brazil’s Lucas Moura, 19, and are looking to press ahead with their move for Robin van Persie.
Manchester United are keen on cash-strapped Malaga’s Spain Under-21 winger Isco.
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Meanwhile, United are also set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.
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