Thursday, 3rd April, 2014
Italian giants Fiorentina are ready to go toe-to-toe with Manchester United for Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio this coming summer.
The 23-year-old Argentine stopper has been strongly linked with Manchester United, who are believed to be lining up a raid on the Yellow Submarine for his services as they look to bolster their backline.
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There is interest from elsewhere too, with AC Milan, Barcelona and Juventus all having had a look at Musacchio's talents.
However, according to Italian broadcaster Sport Mediaset, Fiorentina are extremely interested in the Villarreal defender, having received glowing reports of his development.
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Musacchio was snapped up by the Yellow Submarine in 2009, scooped from Argentine giants River Plate.
He made his La Liga debut in 2010, following a spell with Villarreal's B team.
Musacchio, who has won senior caps for Argentina, has made 26 appearances in La Liga for the club this term.
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