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Jose Mourinho defender target to snub Man United move: He prefers Arsenal transfer
DAVID ALABA would prefer to join Arsenal instead of Manchester United, according to reports.
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba could be set for a move to the Premier League
Express Sport understands Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will target the Bayern Munich star next summer as he looks to strengthen his defence.
But the Manchester Evening News claim Alaba would prefer to relocate to London if he was to move to the Premier League rather than move to Old Trafford.
Alaba has made 16 appearances for Bayern this season and has scored one goal
And it is said Arsenal is his preferred destination should he decide to leave Bayern.
The Gunners are apparently interested in bringing Alaba to the Emirates and Arsene Wenger could snatch the versatile Austrian from under the nose of Mourinho.
David Alaba is destroyed by Bayern Munich teammates
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has earmarked Alaba as a transfer target
Alaba is contracted to the Bundesliga champions until 2021, but he has been linked with the exit door due to standards starting to slip under manager Carlo Ancelotti.
The 24-year-old is valued at around £34million by Bayern.
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