Manchester United and Barcelona are going head-to-head for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen. The Daily Star says United have turned to the unsettled Arsenal defender after failing to agree a fee for World Cup winner Mats Hummels.
But the Old Trafford outfit will have to fend-off strong interest from Barca if boss Louis van Gaal is to land Vermaelen.
The Spanish giants are poised to make a £10m bid for the Belgium international, who wants to leave the Gunners due to lack of game time.
