Man Utd Representatives Meet Napoli Star's Agent in Hope of Pipping Liverpool to Summer Transfer

​Manchester United have made contact with in demand midfielder Jorginho's agent in an attempt to steal a march on ​Liverpool, according to reports. 

The 26-year-old was said to be on the radar of Jurgen Klopp's Reds this summer as a potential replacement for Emre Can; who looks set to leave Anfield at the end of this season on a free transfer. 

However, according to Rai Sport, as quoted by the ​Daily Mirror, Jose Mourinho's Red Devils are attempting to pip their North West neighbours to the ​Napoli man, with the club sending representatives to speak to the Italy international's agent, Joao Santos, following Gli Azzurri's 2-0 defeat to Argentina at the Etihad Stadium on Friday. 

​Manchester United are keen to boost their midfield this summer following Paul Pogba's below par campaign as well as Michael Carrick's imminent retirement. 

Jorginho is expected to cost a summer suitor around £50m, with his ​Serie A club, for which he has recorded 30 games this term, setting the price tag amid an increase in interest from England. 

The Napoli man has also attracted attention from both ​Real Madrid and ​Barcelona, with both looking to strengthen their respective middle of the parks following the conclusion of this campaign. 

However, it is thought that the 26-year-old is lower down the LaLiga giants' wish lists in comparison to other European clubs. 

​Arsenal are also said to be interested in the possibility of securing Jorginho; however, as has been the case on numerous occasions in recent times, the Gunners will most likely not possess the financial firepower to challenge those from the North West.