Liverpool and Manchester United join the chase for Marseille full-back Taye Taiwo

Hot stuff: Taiwo (right) challenges Didier DrogbaManchester United and Liverpool are interested in Marseille left-back Taye Taiwo, who is out of contract in the summer.United boss Sir Alex Ferguson saw the 25-year-old play against Monaco last month while Manchester City, Tottenham, Juventus and Real Madrid have also watched the Nigerian recently. He is looking for a five-year deal worth ?3.5million a season.Meanwhile, United are giving a trial to Grimsby Town teenager Rob Peet. The 18-year-old is spending the week at Carrington. Manchester City race up Europe's rich list, but United remain wealthiestLiverpool ramp up Christian Eriksen pursuit by sending Sammy Lee to watch Ajax starAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinionAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson Places: Liverpool, Monaco, Monaco

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