Manchester
United are just one step away from the signing of AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, according to Italian agent Matteo Materazzi.
Matteo Materazzi believes that the deal is almost done but Manchester United are just one step away from signing the Dutchman.
Materazzi told Italian media Rai that both the sides have agreed verbally but they are waiting
for the right moment to announce. Personal terms need to be sorted out only now
which is expected next month.
Materazzi
said: “Manchester are one step away from Kevin Strootman.”
“The
British club will pay €40m [£32m] into the coffers of the Giallorossi [Roma].”
Manchester United have been in link with Strootman since the summer. However, he failed to
move to England due to the injury but now he is fit and reports
already claimed few weeks ago that Strootman will soon be at United.
Manchester
United manager Louis van Gaal has already expressed his desire to sign
Strootman in the past. The Dutchman who picked up a knee injury in the summer not only delayed his Red Devils move but also missed his first World Cup.
Strootman,
24, has started only one Serie A game this season. Intotal, he has only made
three appearances for the Italian side so far this term.
Reports
have also claimed that Benfica midfielder Enzo Pérez is also on United’s radar
despite of Strootman strong link.
Columnist: Stevan Jones
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