Manchester United and Chelsea eyeing surprise move for Bojan Krkic

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Stoke City playmaker Bojan Krkic during the January transfer window.

The 25-year-old has impressed for the Potters so far this season, scoring five goals in 16 Premier League games and helping the club to their first League Cup semi-final since 1971-72.

The Spaniard had been linked with a return to former club Barcelona amid reports that the Catalan giants had a buy-back clause in his contract, although Stoke boss Mark Hughes denied that was the case earlier this week.

However, respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague claims that Bojan does have a buy-out clause of £10m, but only if Stoke were to be relegated. Even so, Balague also reports that Manchester United, Chelsea and Valencia have all sent scouts to watch the one-time Spain international.

Bojan is expected to be involved when Stoke host Liverpool in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final this evening.