CSKA face Man Utd challenge in bid to sign Swiss starlet Xhaka

CSKA Moscow are hoping to snatch young Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka from right under Manchester United’s noses before the Russian transfer window shuts later this month, TalkSport claims.

The Swiss has been in United scouts’ notebook after his impressive displays helped Basel knock the English champions out of the Champions League earlier this season.

But so far Basel received no bids for the highly-rated 19-year-old, who has caught the eye alongside Xherdan Shaqiri this season and has attracted interest from Juventus, Bayern Munich and Hamburg.

With the Russian transfer window open until February 24th, there is still time for CSKA Moscow, who are reportedly preparing a £10m offer for the young talent.