Imminent Barcelona signing Arturo Vidal was offered to Manchester United and Manchester City last month, it has been revealed.

The Sun says United and City turned down Vidal last month... due to his age and dodgy knee, according to reports.

The Chilean midfielder, 31, is on the brink of swapping Bayern Munich for Barcelona on three-year deal subject to a medical.

Now it has emerged both Manchester giants were offered the chance to take on Vidal but passed over fears of his ability to maintain his aggressive style of play.

Vidal has had two different surgeries on his knee - with the Premier League duo shocked by Bayern's sky-high valuation of £27million.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola has been in the market for a central midfielder this summer, while United are considering parting ways with Paul Pogba.

But both clubs have missed out on their chance to land former Juventus star Vidal.