Manchester United and City to battle European giants for Argentine teenage sensation Rogelio Funes Mori

By Sportsmail Reporter
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Rivals Manchester United and City are to lock horns again in the pursuit of young Argentine striker Rogelio Funes Mori.

United have sent scouts to Argentina to watch the 19-year-old among others at River Plate while City have also been swift to register interest. 

Wanted: Rogelio Funes Mori

Wanted: Rogelio Funes Mori

The Barclays Premier League duo are not alone though as AC Milan, Real Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring his progress.

Mori actually trained at Chelsea as a 12-year-old but was spotted there by River Plate.

United, meanwhile, have added Roma's Daniele De Rossi to their list of possible midfield transfer targets. 

One door opens, another closes: United are expected to miss out on Sneijder (right), but are interested in De Rossi (left)

One door opens, another closes: United are expected to miss out on Sneijder (right), but are interested in De Rossi (left)

Real Madrid's Lassana Diarra and Wesley Sneijder are also on the list but Sneijder's agent Soren Lerby is due to finalise a new contract with Inter Milan on Sunday.

Juventus, meanwhile, have expressed an interest in United striker Federico Macheda.

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