The Brazilian is understood to be keen to remain in England once his Chelsea stay expires leaving a number of Premier League teams salivating for his services.
Key among the teams looking to sign him include Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal, with a reunion with Jose Mourinho widely mooted.
Arsenal and Tottenham are the other top clubs who have widely been linked with the Brazilian. Photo: Getty Images. Source: Getty Images
However, United are said to have also joined the chase to land the former Shakhtar Donestk star.
Whereas the 31-year-old would be willing to remain at Chelsea, that appears not possible with his agent recently revealing talks over an extension have hit an impasse.