Man United and Aston Villa Battle for Croatian World Cup Star as Como Reject £43.4m

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in a Croatian international currently plying his trade for Como, but they face stiff competition from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old forward made headlines after scoring a stunning goal against England in a recent World Cup fixture, earning him the tag of 'protagonist' in the tournament. Como, however, have rejected a £43.4m bid from United, sparking a transfer tug-of-war between the two Premier League giants. Both clubs are now expected to return...