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Man Utd Transfer News: Major Benatia boost, Rojo deal imminent, Blind move looking bleak
MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Moroccan defender Mehdi Benatia.
Mehdi Benatia Player Profile
Roma are actively searching for a centre-half to replace the 27-year-old, and have enquired about the availability of Tottenham's Vlad Chiriches.
Spurs are believed to be open to the prospect of offloading the Romanian wantaway, but stand to lose money on their £11m investment.
United will have to fend off a resurgent Chelsea, who have both the means and needs to secure Benatia's coveted services.
Marcos Rojo Player Profile
Marcos Rojo has handed in an official transfer request to domestic side Sporting Lisbon, and told them he wants to join Manchester United.
Reports claim the Red Devils have submitted a £15.9m offer for the Argentine star, that, contrary to popular belief, is still being reviewed by the Portuguese side.
Rojo would constitute Louis Van Gaal's third signing of a fairly low-key summer.
But his arrival would go some way to alleviating the growing pressure on the Dutchman to bolster United's lacklustre defence.
Many United fans remain concerned that the Red Devils have failed to replace Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, and question the ability of the still youthful Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.
Daley Blind looks increasingly unlikely to make the switch to Old Trafford
However news of Rojo's impending arrival is likely to evaporate any hopes of a bid for versatile Dutchman Daley Blind.
Blind had looked certain to arrive in Manchester only a few days ago, after revealing his willingness to join former national team coach Van Gaal.
Both players hold similar attributes, however Rojo's ability to function anywhere across the back-line appear to have made him United's number one target.
Furthermore his attacking intent, pace and physicality make him ideally suited for the Premier League.
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