Chelsea are ready to make a £25m bid for Juventus and Italy centre-back Giorgio Chiellini, 32

Manchester rivals United and City are battling it out for the signature of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini with his agent saying: "We have decided not to talk about the market until after the World Cup, then we will reflect on everything."

Manchester United are set to launch a £25m bid for Juventus and Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini as a potential replacement for centre-back Nemanja Vidic, who has been linked to Manchester City.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will allow defender Nemanja Vidic to join Barcelona for £25m this summer - with Juventus's £12m-rated Giorgio Chiellini his replacement

Manchester United and Manchester City are both interested in Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini. The 25-year-old's agent says he is also talking to Tottenham.