Manchester United are set to go head-to-head with AC Milan in the battle to secure the signature of Benfica midfielder Javi Garcia according to the Metro.
Despite having midfielders Anderson, Michael Carrick, Tom Cleverley and Darren Fletcher to choose from Sir Alex Ferguson is still hunting an enforcer to add some bite to the centre of the park.
Some quarters of Old Trafford still believe Ferguson has failed to replace to controlling influence of former captain Roy Keane who quit the club six years ago
Milan are also keen to add the 24-year-old to their squad with the likes of Mark Van Bommel and Genero Gattuso reaching the twilight of their careers and Matthieu Flamini still on the San Siro treatment table.
Garcia has seen his reputation rise considerably since moving to Portugal from Real Madrid for £6 million in 2009 and United are now ready to rival the Serie A side for the Spaniard.
Both clubs have made him their prime target when the transfer window re-opens in January which could result in a bidding war as they battle for his services.
It’s thought that Benfica won’t stand in his way should either club come calling although they aren’t prepared to do business for anything less than £10 million.
