EXCLUSIVE Manchester United are poised to go head-to-head for Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna next week. Sportsmail understands overtures from Old Trafford to the Frenchman's representatives have been made over the last 48 hours. As we revealed on Friday night, Sagna will hold formal talks with Manchester City representatives next week with a view to a four-year deal worth a minimum of £100,000-per-week. All smiles: Manchester United and City want to sign Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna ahead of next season Wanted: Soon-to-be Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has identified Sagna as a possible signing The Etihad Stadium club are well advanced in their interest in the France international - but United want to pip their city rivals to his signing.
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Manchester United want to sign Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna
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Imminent Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal wants Sagna to compete with Rafael
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Manchester City will hold talks to bring Sagna to the Premier League champions
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City will offer Sagna a four-year deal worth a minimum of £100,000-per-week
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Sagna wants his future resolved before going to the World Cup with France
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