Atletico Madrid join race for Man Utd target

Spain giants Atletico Madrid will offer stiff competition to Manchester United in the pursuit of Hoffenheim star Roberto Firmino.

The Brazilian international has been in top form for the Bundesliga outfit in recent weeks, and this has brought up interest from Europe's best.

According to The Express, the Basque outfit will rival United for the attacking midfielder, who has revealed his desire to join a top European club at the end of the season.

Arsenal and Liverpool are also believed to be monitoring the proceedings.