Brazil legend Rivaldo has been handing out transfer advice to highly rated 18-year-old Gabriel Veron, with the Palmeiras youngster urged to favour Manchester City over Manchester United if a move to the North West is to be made.
Two fierce Premier League rivals are said to be readying themselves for another recruitment battle.
Blue versus red has been a common theme in recent windows, with the likes of Fred and Alexis Sanchez favouring Old Trafford over the Etihad Stadium, while various other targets are said to have been lined up on opposing sides of a North West divide.