Manchester United and City in fight for Guti

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Manchester United and Manchester City are set to battle for the signature of Real Madrid star Guti in January according to reports today.

It has been claimed that Real's vice-captain has been taking English lessons ahead of a switch to the Premier League.

The Spanish international has struggled to get in the first-team since Real's huge spending spree in the summer, and is apparently open to a move away from the Bernabeu.

Madrid are reportedly seeking £4m for the 33-year-old who has fallen out with coach Manuel Pellegrini after a dressing room row.

The two Manchester clubs both see Guti as an ideal signing to add experience to the midfield.