Manchester City are planning a double swoop for two of Manchester United's brightest young prospects, according to the Daily Express.

Paul Pogba and Ravel Morison have both been at the centre of transfer rumours as their contracts, which expire at the end of the season, wind down.

United have opened talks with Pogba, a France youth international, but Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that the negotiations are proving difficult.

Both players have been included in the Scot's squads for Carling Cup ties this campaign.

Any deal that would take the pair to City would involve the Eastlands club paying compensation to their bitter rivals, but the Red Devils are apparently keen to keep the duo.