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Manchester United and Arsenal on transfer collision course for Benedikt Howedes
MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal will duke it out to sign Benedikt Howedes in the summer.
Benedikt Howedes (right) could be at the centre of an intriguing transfer scramble
The Schalke defender turned the head of United last month along with £37m rated Mats Hummels.
Arsenal have also made regular checks on the versatile centre half who can also function as a left back.
Arsene Wenger however plumped for a deal for Gabriel Paulista in the winter transfer window.
Arsenal Transfer Round up - summer 2014
The Mirror is reporting Arsenal and United will renew their interest in the summer and is on both clubs shortlists of defensive targets.
It is thought Howedes would garner a fee of around £14m.
Howedes has two years left to run on his current Schalke contract.
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