Manchester United miss out as Alcantara agrees Bayern Munich move...

                         Barcelona have announced that Thiago Alcantara is to join Bayern Munich.

The highly-rated midfielder was one of new Manchester United manager David Moyes’ top transfer targets, but the Spanish giants have now agreed a deal with the Bundesliga champions.

A short statement from the La Liga side said a fee of €25million (£21.6m) had been agreed for the 22-year-old.

"FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich have reached an agreement over the transfer of the player Thiago Alcantara to the German club for a total of €25million," it read.

"This agreement also includes holding a friendly match between the two teams, which will be played in the next four years."

Barcelona have announced that Thiago Alcantara is to join Bayern Munich.

The highly-rated midfielder was one of new Manchester United manager David Moyes’ top transfer targets, but the Spanish giants have now agreed a deal with the Bundesliga champions.

A short statement from the La Liga side said a fee of €25million (£21.6m) had been agreed for the 22-year-old.

"FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich have reached an agreement over the transfer of the player Thiago Alcantara to the German club for a total of €25million," it read.

"This agreement also includes holding a friendly match between the two teams, which will be played in the next four years."