Thiago Alcantara to decide Barcelona future this week?

Reported Manchester United target Thiago Alcantara will reportedly meet with Barcelona later this week to decide where his future lies.

The Spanish Under-21 captain has been a target for United in recent months, and the playmaker will hold a meeting with Barca officials to discuss his options, according to InsideLaLiga.com.

Barcelona are believed to want the youngster to stay at Camp Nou, but it is thought that Thiago may prefer a move to the Red Devils if he cannot be guaranteed a first-team place next season.

The 22-year-old has an €18m (£15.2m) buyout clause in his contract, which would have risen to €90m (£76.3m) had he made one more appearance last campaign.