Manchester United are prioritising a move to sign a Manchester City duo in what is part of an aggressive transfer plan.
Players moving between Manchester City and Manchester United are a rarity.
Due to the rivalry between the two sides, it's rare that either club will allow any of their players to make the move across the city.
The most recent player to have played for both clubs is Carlos Tevez, but he didn't directly move between United and City.
The Red Devils could be set for a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for a season in the Champions League.
Three senior signings have already arrived through the door, but we can also see United invest in their academy.
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According to a report from the Daily Mail, Manchester United are putting a heavy focus on acquiring Manchester City duo David Eze and Karim Cassim in the Summer transfer window.
It's claimed that the two signings would be part of an aggressive academy recruitment drive as they look to improve the club from the bottom up.
United's efforts to bring in academy players have been clear this summer, with Tynan Thompson already brought in for a significant fee from fellow Premier League side Tottenham.
Cristian Orozco is another who has arrived after he turned 18, and he will start with the club's under-21s before being assessed.
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Man Utd also need senior additions
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Although signing young talent from around the world will be beneficial for the Red Devils, they also need to continue bringing in senior additions.
Two of their signings, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, will significantly strengthen their options, but they still need more ahead of the new season.
Qualifying for the Champions League means United's fixture schedule next season is going to be hectic, so they'll need a deeper squad.
In the previous campaign, Michael Carrick did well to turn things around at Old Trafford, but they were without the distraction of any European football, which undoubtedly helped.