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Manchester United target Thiago Alcantara agonises over Barcelona future
MANCHESTER UNITED target Thiago Alcantara is agonising over his future at Barcelona as transfer speculation continues to mount.
The Premier League champions have been on his trail in recent weeks, and his cut-price £15.4m release clause is an attractive proposition for David Moyes.
United are keen to add more cutting-edge to their midfield, and Thiago Alcantara's stock rose significantly after his stunning hat-trick in Spain's 4-2 victory over Italy in the U21 European Championship Final.
We reported yesterday that Barcelona team-mate Gerard Pique has pleaded for the 22-year-old to stay at the Camp Nou so he can emulate the likes of Xavi.
"The most important thing is to make him see that there is no better place than Barcelona football club," Pique told Spanish radio station Onda Cero.
Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo ascertains Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is monitoring Alcantara.
United have also been hot on the heels of Cesc Fabregas, although Arsenal have first option to buy him back in the event he should leave.