Italian agent Giovanni Branchini can see Cagliari whiz Nicolo Barella moving to Manchester United.

Branchini has likened the Italy international to United legend Paul Scholes.

He told Tuttosport: "He is very similar to Paul Scholes.

"He is an outstanding player and I really believe he can go to Manchester United this summer."

Just yesterday, Chelsea assistant manager Gianfranco Zola revealed: "We were so close (to signing Barella in January).

“He's strong and Sarri has always liked him, but then things fell through."