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Manchester United and Chelsea give fresh hope on agreement: Striker replacement lined up
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea could be set for a summer bidding war as Inter Milan prepare for Mauro Icardi's sale, according to reports.
Mauro Icardi could join Manchester United or Chelsea this summer
Icardi, 23, is said to be on both United and Chelsea's summer shopping lists as the two clubs eye a new striker.
Chelsea have gone through the season with Diego Costa their sole regular contributor up front.
And United are keen to land a forward despite the emergence of Marcus Rashford from their youth set-up.
Milik, 22, boasts 24 goals for the season in Ajax's push to beat PSV Eindhoven to the Eredivisie title.
The Poland international is tipped to be selected for their Euro 2016 squad this summer.
Mauro Icardi - Spotlight On
As for Icardi, the frontman is said to be open to leaving Inter, having been linked with a move to United before the start of this season.
Incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is reportedly a fan, although the Italian has plenty of other transfer options available to him.
Ex-Sampdoria forward Icardi has scored 15 goals this term, eight of which have come in 2016.
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