Gabriel Jesus: Manchester United and Manchester City locked in bidding war over Brazilian talent
Both North West clubs are desperate to land the young striker but face competition from most of Europe's elite clubs
MANCHESTER UNITED are locked in a bidding war with Manchester City over Palmeiras forward Gabriel Jesus, according to reports.
The Brazilian has a minimum fee release clause of £20million.
The Red Devils are currently leading the race after offering about £30m - a slight improvement of City's £26.8m.
Jesus, 19, is also on the radar of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, according to .
But it is understood the player has a verbal agreement with Sao Paulo-based club Palmeiras to join the club which offers the most cash.
The versatile forward - who netted ten goals last season - plays mainly down the middle but can also operate on either flank.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to lead the line at United next season while Marcus Rashford will most likely be used to give the Swede a rest.
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Wayne Rooney is tipped to play behind Ibra and Anthony Martial will probably find himself pushed out to the wings again.
Jesus will add another option to Jose Mourinho's spearhead if he joins the Old Trafford club.
City, on the other hand, are relying on Sergio Aguero in the central position, with Kelechi Iheanacho his understudy.
Wilfried Bony has been linked with an Etihad exit and new boss Pep Guardiola wants striker reinforcements for his first Premier League season in charge.
Jesus is currently with the Brazil national team preparing to compete in the Rio Olympics alongside Neymar and Douglas Costa.
