[Video] United Target Thiago Beats De Gea With Wonderstrike

United may have to go head-to-head with City for the youngster

David Moyes first signing could be Barcelona midfielder Thiago after youngster was linked with a move to Old Trafford in the Spanish press. Skilful, nippy with a quality strike- as United found out in Washington two years ago in a friendly in Washington two seasons ago- the 22 year-old could be exactly what the Reds need in the centre of the park.

According to Spanish paper ‘Marca’ the Reds are preparing a bid that would match his get-out clause. Marca notes [excuse the less than perfect translation]: Manchester United is looking to contract Thiago Alcantara for next season. It will not even have to enter into negotiations with Barcelona if it stumps up a figure of €18 million, a proposal under serious consideration.

That is the total for the player’s current buy-out clause. Thiago renewed his contract two seasons ago when his release fee was set at €90 million. This amount was reduced, however, to €18 million if he did not play a fixed number of games. And that is exactly what has happened.

The player’s salary should also not present a problem for his departure. The midfielder currently earns €1.8 million a season, a sum which could easily be topped by a number of European clubs.

Check out Thiago’s cracker that leaves DDG rooted to the spot in the Reds 2-1 win over Barca back in 2011: