Man Utd and City to battle it out for Theo Hernandez transfer as AC Milan star’s price-tag is revealed

MANCHESTER UNITED and Manchester City are set to battle it out for AC Milan star Theo Hernandez.

The defender impressed for the Serie A club as they reached the Champions League semi-final.

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He also won plaudits for his performances for France in the World Cup after deputising for his injured brother Lucas.

Hernandez, 25, has caught the attention of both Manchester clubs and Milan could accept a bid around £60million, according to Corriere della Sera.

The left-back has built a reputation for his attacking ability and has scored 24 goals for Milan in 167 games.

He scored a stunning goal last month when he took the ball off his goalkeeper and went on a marauding run before letting fly from distance.

City are believed to be in the market for a left-back amid Joao Cancelo’s uncertain future.

The Portuguese fell out with Pep Guardiola last season and subsequently joined Bayern Munich on loan, so could leave on a permanent basis this summer.

Bayern are reportedly considering a bid while Arsenal have entered talks for the defender.

City were linked to Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy in the previous transfer window but would have to bid more than £44million to land the Frenchman.

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United could miss out on Hernandez as they are prioritising a move for a striker this summer.

Erik ten Hag is a big fan of Harry Kane and wants to make a move for the Tottenham star but United chiefs are not in agreement.

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