Barcelona set to conduct last ditch talks with Manchester United-bound Thiago to persuade him stay

Barcelona are looking to hold negotiations with their young star Thiago Alcantara to try and convince him dismiss a switch to Manchester United.

The Red Devils are reported to have agreed a long-term contract worth £5.5 million a year with the 22-year-old Spain international, and are determined to complete the transfer in next few weeks.

The Blaugrana are hoping to persuade the player he has a bright future ahead of him at Camp Nou, but Thiago remains doubtful that he will be given his share of first-team football this season, after number of his outings was limited last season due to excellent form of Iniesta and Xavi.