Manchester United are badly in need of a world class central defender and they have been linked with quite a few in the media.
The key top quality center half in the limelight is Valencia superstar Nicolas Otamendi.
The Argentine international was one of the best defenders in the La Liga last season and United have been linked with the 27 year old for quite some time.
According to reports, Manchester United are to finally push through Otamendi signing with Louis van Gaal being the driving force to complete the transfer.
As per the provided link, Otamendi has already agreed the terms of the contract with Manchester United. All that is left is the fee and the Spanish side are demanding the full payment of his release clause i.e £35.5m. United have no problems in paying that and they are very keen to secure his signature.
Since the departure of legendary center halves Rio Ferdinand and former captain Nemanja Vidic, United’s defense has been shaky.
Otamendi is exactly the leader of defense the Red Devils need in their squad next season. The likes of Rojo, Smalling, Jones and other youngsters form a decent batch for defense.
Other than that, Louis van Gaal must focus on signing a quality right back as well after losing out on signing Daniel Alves from Barcelona.
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Terms Already Agreed: Man United to Finally Sign £35.5m Star
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Excellent news if this one goes through, Otamendi is a monster
Otamendi is100%
He is going to be a good player for Man United.
Otamendi in centre back, smalling 2 right back
Perfect signing!
Since Mats Hummels reportedly chose to stay at Borussia Dortmund after United took too long to firm up their interest. Nicolas Otamendi will be a good signing. hurry up !!
Man U doesn’t need him as Jones and Smalling can be a very good partner at the heart of the defence if Man U can buy Schneiderlin as a good cover for the back four.Man U should buy two defensive midfielder one to add to Schneiderlin in the likes of Gundogan or Alex Song.