Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a £21.6m deal to sign midfielder Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona.
The move will come as a blow to Manchester United with David Moyes reported to be keen to sign the Spanish international playmaker to bolster midfield options at Old Trafford.
The former Spain U-21 captain, son of former 1994 World Cup winning midfielder Mazinho, will instead join up with his former Barca coach Pep Guardiola and bid to boost his own chances of joining the Spain squad at Brazil 2014.