Earlier it has been reported by
Corriere dello Sport that Manchester United and Arsenal are set to battle for Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella.
Chelsea have also joined the Premier League duo in the race for the Italian midfielder.
It is now being reported that Manchester United have been given a boost in the pursuit of £45million rated midfielder.
As it has now emerged that Chelsea have tabled an official bid for Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Leandro Paredes instead, the path has been cleared for United to sign Barella. (via
CaughtOffside)