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Manchester United will attempt to bring Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to Old Trafford, according to reports.

Spanish newspaper Marca, via the Daily Star, external-link report kit sponsor Adidas are ready to fund the deal.

The Reds are also battling with Chelsea for the signing of Germany midfielder Toni Kroos, according to Spain newspaper Fichajes. external-link

The two are reported to be ready to pay £37.8m for the Real Madrid man, 26.

The Daily Express external-link report Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, 21, could be moving to Manchester, despite his reluctance to leave Atletico Madrid.

But the Independent claim United Manchester United have turned their attention to Valencia play-maker Andre Gomes, 22, after becoming frustrated by their pursuit of Atletico Madrid's Niguez.