Man Utd and Chelsea in Kamada transfer race and trying to persuade Frankfurt midfielder to back out of Dortmund deal

MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt star Daichi Kamada.

But they must first convince the Japanese attacker to not join Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.

GettyMan Utd and Chelsea want Daichi Kamada, who has a verbal agreement with Borussia Dortmund[/caption]

Kamada, 26, has become a bonafide Bundesliga star after six years with Frankfurt.

The No10, who can also play up top, has 37 goals in 164 games for the Germans.

And he is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.

It’s believed Kamada has already struck a verbal agreement to join Dortmund this summer.

But the Mail claims Man United and Chelsea remain keen on signing him.

The ace has 26 caps for Japan and is a huge star back home.

Both English sides are keen to expand their fanbase in the Far East.

And Kamada would also bring plenty of quality to each squad as well.

United and Chelsea could now attempt to convince Kamada not to join Dortmund.

But with the star already settled in Germany, changing his mind could prove difficult.

Dortmund was also the home of fellow Japanese icon Shinji Kagawa — who had a spell at United too.

And Kamada could be keen on following in his countrymen’s steps by playing in front of the famous Yellow Wall.