Manchester United now face competition from Real Madrid for Udinese star Alexis Sanchez.
Sanchez's reps have held talks with United and Manchester City in the past week, with the Chilean understood to favour a move to Old Trafford.
However, the Daily Mail says City's hopes of signing 22-year-old Udinese winger Sanchez were dented further yesterday as his representatives held talks with Real Madrid.
Manchester United are also keen on the £30m-rated Chile player but the lure of playing in Madrid could threaten both Manchester clubs' chances.
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