Manchester City, Manchester United in for Zakaria Bakkali?

City, United in for Bakkali?

Manchester City and Manchester United are ready to compete for the signing of PSV Eindhoven youngster Zakaria Bakkali, according to a report.

The Mirror claims that both clubs are sizing up offers for the 17-year-old Belgian, who has played just eight games for the Dutch giants.

Bakkali, hailed as the next Eden Hazard, cannot sign a professional contract with the club because of regulations in the Netherlands regarding young players.

It has been reported that although PSV are trying to negotiate a three-year deal for the winger, there is "optimism" at both Manchester clubs that he can be lured to the Premier League.

Bakkali earned his first Under-21 cap for Belgium in 2012.

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