Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked
with a January move for Sporting Lisbon star Miguel
Veloso.
The Portugal international's agent, Paulo Barbosa, claims
the Premier League giants are preparing bids for the
£16million-rated midfielder.
The 22-year-old, who can operate in a holding midfield role and
is equally comfortable in defence, was reported to be a summer
target for Tottenham.
But with no move to White Hart Lane emerging, it now appears
that Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson will do battle for his
services.
Barbosa told the News of the World: "Arsenal want Veloso for the
future and a deal could be done in the January window.
"But United are also watching the situation very closely."