Man Utd Transfer News: Moyes Would Treble Thiago Alcantara's Wages

By Joseph Dempsey /

Metro. The midfielder is one of new United manager David Moyes' No.1 transfer targets this summer ahead of the Scot's debut season at Old Trafford, and the ex-Everton boss is keen to get his man. The 22-year-old is considered among the most promising up-and-coming youngsters in European football and last month captained Spain to Euro U21 glory, scoring a hat-trick in the final against Italy. But he found appearances difficult to come by at the Nou Camp last reason, which is why he is "only" available for £15 million. The youngster featured in less than 60% of Barcelona's matches last season, which, due to a clause inserted in the contract he signed two years ago, allows him to leave for that amount rather than his usual release clause of £77 million. That is leaving the Premier League champions confident they can secure a deal and they are even prepared to offer him triple what he currently picks up in wages in Spain. Bayern Munich, however, may attempt to scupper United's plans by making a counter offer to take Alcantara to Germany instead.

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