Manchester United are on the cusp of their second big transfer spree this summer.
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Meanwhile, United also started the season by winning their first game 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur and have a double header Champions League play-off scheduled against Club Brugge later this month.
However, the sports news outlet believes that Louis van Gaal is not considering the superstar.
After being turned down by Real defender Sergio Ramos, United are now turning their attention to Otamendi.
The Spaniard is set to sign a five-year contract extension at the Bernabeu – but fortunately it appears that Nicolas Otamendi is ready and waiting in the wings.
Valencia-based TV station SillasGol have claimed that Nicolas Otamendi’s move to Manchester United is set to be completed imminently, and they allege to have proof that that is the case, according to the Metro.
If this deal means United also get to keep hold of David De Gea, then Ed Woodward has played an absolute blinder.
All summer, it has been a well known fact that Otamendi has had a €50m release clause but there has been no club who are willing to pay that.
Lazio are reportedly holding out for at least £21.4million, which wouldn’t be a problem for United.
Victor Valdes is close to finally leaving Old Trafford.
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But the aforementioned source does say that Man United understand a deal could be done very easily for the 27-year-old.
