Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils to battle Juventus for signing of Barcelona ace Andre Gomes — with Jorge Mendes in Monaco for negotiations over two-year loan
Interested parties will meet before Champions League draw as Catalans look to make way for arrival of Philippe Coutinho
MANCHESTER UNITED and Juventus will battle for the loan signing of Andre Gomes from Barcelona, according to reports in Italy.
The Portugal international rejected interest from several top clubs across Europe to make the move to the Nou Camp last summer.
But he has struggled to make an impact and was booed by sections of the home crowd at times throughout the season.
TuttoSport report Juventus will make their move in Monaco, before the draw for the Champions League group stage draw.
However, the article also adds the Serie A champions are wary of "strong interest" from United.
Following a difficult season in Catalonia, Gomes is reportedly keen to leave the Nou Camp, and already has "one foot out the door".
His notorious agent Jorge Mendes will be in Monaco to negotiate the possibility of a two-year loan deal.
Gomes' exit could help Barcelona balance the books as they look to complete two £100million+ deals for Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele.
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The arrival of the former would likely see the 24-year-old's playing time significantly decreased.
Juventus have already secured the signing of Blaise Matuidi one year later than they'd hoped.
And last summer, along with United, they had also tried to sign Gomes.
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