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Manchester United involved transfer tussle with AC Milan for Barca's Thiago Alcantara
MANCHESTER UNITED may have to fend off AC Milan if they are to win the race to sign Thiago Alcantara.
The Premier League champions have been hot on the Barcelona midfielder's heels in recent weeks, although Alcantara remained tight-lipped about the United link.
United are looking to beef up their midfield, and have been courting Alcantara's team-mate Cesc Fabregas and Everton's Marouane Fellaini.
His release clause currently stands at £15m, as he failed to appear in 60% of Barca's matches and Milan have expressed an interest too.
Reports on the continent suggest that the deadline to tie up a deal for Alcantara is August 1, otherwise his buy out clause will soar to £76m which may put some potential suitors out of the running.
Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also on alert for Alcantara.
The Italian born midfielder scored twice in 30 appearances last term for the La Liga champions.