Manchester United will scout £30m Chelsea target this weekend

MANCHESTER UNITED will send scouts to watch Chelsea target and Inter Milan star Mauro Icardi this weekend, according to reports.

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Tuttomercatoweb claims that the Red Devils are keen to sign the Argentine striker this summer, with Radamel Falcao set to return to Monaco once his loan deal expires.

It is believed that United will have scouts present for Inter's Serie A clash against Verona after watching Icardi in previous games against Sampdoria and Parma.

Roberto Mancini has already confirmed that the Italians are trying to tie the striker down to a new contract, but it is said that negotiations have stalled following the interest shown by both United and Chelsea.

Various outlets have tipped Didier Drogba to retire from Blues duty at the end of the season, and Jose Mourinho is apparently looking to bring Icardi to Stamford Bridge as the Ivorian's replacement.

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Mauro Icardi has been linked with Man Utd and Chelsea in recent times
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