Manchester United to beat Chelsea to Alex Sandro's signature this summer

Manchester United to beat Chelsea to Alex Sandro's signature this summer

- Premier League giants Manchester United are favourites to sign Juventus star Alex Sandro

- He is also wanted by Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain as Juve are hoping to cash in on him

- The Brazilian defender has a running contract with the Italian club side until the summer of 2020

Manchester United are reportedly at a vantage position to land Juventus fullback Alex Sandro who is also wanted by Chelsea this summer.

The 27-year-old was snubbed from the Brazil squad that crashed out of the ongoing 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Though, he has two more seasons on his current contract with his Serie A side, he has been heavily linked with a move away from the club.

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According to Tribal Football citing Tuttosport, Sandro has been on the radar of the two Premier League clubs.

However, French League champions, Paris Saint Germain are also planning to table an offer.

Juve will not stop their star player from leaving but will require at least €35-40 million from his prospective suitors.

As they are hoping to reinvest part of the money in signing United defender Matteo Darmian.

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Juve's continued interest in Darmian has opened the door to United discussing a swap deal.

For his part, Darmian stated earlier this summer: "My agent knows what I want. Juve, Inter or Napoli?

"It's not my role to answer that question, I'll move for the best solution and I'd consider all possibilities.

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"One year ago, I was close to return to Italy but Mourinho and the club didn't want to sell me so nothing happened. An important proof of esteem, but I'm now looking for continuity."

Legit.ng previously reported that Brazil star Alex Sandro has reportedly agreed to join Premier League giants Manchester United this summer.

The Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is looking for a replacement for his make shift ageing left back Ashley Young, while Luke Shaw is yet to impress the Portuguese tactician.

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Sandro on the other hand is looking for fresh challenge away from his present club after the Selecao boss Tite ignored him in his squad for this year's World Cup.

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Source: Legit.ng

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