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Chelsea FC target Kevin De Bruyne on Man Utd's radar - report

Kevin De Bruyne (credit: BRUNO FAHY/AFP/Getty Images)
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Genk midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who is also a target for Chelsea.

The Belgian club stopped the 20-year-old moving to Stamford Bridge just hours before the summer transfer window closed at the end of August, with the youngster later admitting he was "disappointed in the attitude" of his club.

De Bruyne remains on Chelsea's radar, with Andre Villas-Boas earlier this month praising the player and comparing him to Belgian legend Enzo Scifo.

But according to Caughtoffside.com, AVB could face competition to sign De Bruyne from Old Trafford, with United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said to be considering making a move for the player after receiving glowing reports from his scouts.

Speaking prior to Chelsea's recent Champions League game against Genk, Villas-Boas had said of De Bruyne: "Kevin can play wide left in a 4-4-2 or as a central midfielder.

"Of course there is still progression to be made and the next step will be the most difficult for him.

"That doesn't mean he will join us but he is exceptionally gifted technically and reminds me of players like Scifo."

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