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Real Madrid and Manchester United look set to clash in the transfer market as they prepare to battle it out for VfB Stuttgart striker, Mario Gomez.
Sport Bild reports that the two Champions League sides are interested in the German forward and have sent scouts to watch him this season.
Along with United and Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City are rumoured to be following his progress, which could make any bidding war very interesting.
The German has scored 24 goals in 31 matches this season and has a contract with Stuttgart until 2012.
However, it is widely believed that the 23-year old will leave this summer and his buy-out clause is currently €35 million.
That price could well be met by any of the clubs mentioned above and, it is thought that negotiations might already actually be under way for a potential move.
Sporting director, Jochen Schneider declared last year that his price was €50 million, and admitted today that "he is the best German forward. The price of Mario has not decreased, but it has increased".
If he were to move to Madrid it seems likely that he would either be used as a replacement for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who has not settled well in Spain, or would be a long-term replacement for Raul.
At United he would more than likely replace Carlos Tevez, who appears to be edging closer to the door at Old Trafford.
James Walker-Roberts, Goal.com
Sport Bild reports that the two Champions League sides are interested in the German forward and have sent scouts to watch him this season.
Along with United and Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City are rumoured to be following his progress, which could make any bidding war very interesting.
The German has scored 24 goals in 31 matches this season and has a contract with Stuttgart until 2012.
However, it is widely believed that the 23-year old will leave this summer and his buy-out clause is currently €35 million.
That price could well be met by any of the clubs mentioned above and, it is thought that negotiations might already actually be under way for a potential move.
Sporting director, Jochen Schneider declared last year that his price was €50 million, and admitted today that "he is the best German forward. The price of Mario has not decreased, but it has increased".
If he were to move to Madrid it seems likely that he would either be used as a replacement for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, who has not settled well in Spain, or would be a long-term replacement for Raul.
At United he would more than likely replace Carlos Tevez, who appears to be edging closer to the door at Old Trafford.
James Walker-Roberts, Goal.com