Manchester giants to clash over Saints star

 

Manchester City and Manchester United will battle it out for the signing of Southampton attacker Sadio Mane this summer, reports The Sun.

 

Mane has attracted interest from United in the past, though were priced out of a move for the 23-year-old last year.

 

Louis van Gaal's side, however, are confident that they can strike a deal with Saints for the Senegal international, though face competition from rivals City.

 

Manchester giants to clash over Saints star

 

The Citizens are expected to strengthen at the end of the season as they prepare for Pep Guardiola's arrival, with the incoming manager a fan of versatile attackers.

 

The player's performances may have dipped of late, but Mane still has three goals and six assists to his name from 25 Premier League appearances this term.

 

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