Pavle Vagic: Manchester United and Manchester City set to fight out it for Swedish sensation


SWEDISH teen sensation Pavle Vagic is at the centre of a tug of war between Manchester United and rivals Man City.

The Citizens have held a long-term interest in the hotshot and tried to bring him to the Etihad two years ago.

Jose Mourinho will go head to head with Pep Guardiola again to try and land a young Swedish star
Jose Mourinho will go head to head with Pep Guardiola again to try and land a young Swedish star
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His family turned down a move for the right-footed left winger.


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But that has now deterred City chiefs from launching a fresh move for the 16-year-old.

And United have now also entered the race for the Sweden Under-17 captain.

He has bagged five times in 13 caps at U16 and U17 level for his country.

Vagic currently plays for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first club Malmo.

Pavle Vagic is currently playing for Zlatan Ibrahimovic's first club Malmo
Pavle Vagic is currently playing for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first club Malmo
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Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola embrace before the Manchester derby in September
Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are keeping a close eye on the prodigy
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He is the first player born this century to be included in a Swedish Premier League squad.

Vagic achieved the feat when he was named on the club’s bench last month.


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