Manchester United and Arsenal target has HUGE £40m price tag slapped on his back

Posted Sunday, August 17, 2014 by Dailystar.co.uk

Manchester United and Arsenal have been told Shakhtar Donetsk forward Douglas Costa will cost £40m.

TEACH ME HOW TO DOUGIE: Costa will cost £40m

The uncapped Brazilian midfielder has been linked with moves to both Old Trafford and the Emirates, as well as Italian giants AC Milan.

But Shakhtar bosses have slapped a £40m price tag on him, according to reports in Italy, saying he's better than Hulk.

The 24-year-old was one of a group who refused to return to the Ukraine earlier this summer after the problems in Crimea, which led to the possibility of a move but so far nothing has been agreed.

United boss Louis van Gaal, speaking after United's opening day defeat to Swansea, confirmed he wants to add more players to his squad, while Gunners boss Arsene Wenger also hinted at more activity speaking ahead of his side's game with Crystal Palace.

United are under pressure to bring in defenders with bids in for Marcos Rojo of Sporting Lisbon and Mehdi Benatia of Roma.

While Costa is an attacking player, it is still believed the Premier League bosses would be interested in him, although the huge price tag may put them off.