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STUNNED! Man Utd get GARGANTUAN boost in hunt for £20m defender
MANCHESTER UNITED are still in with a chance of signing Juventus star Stephan Lichtsteiner despite claims that the defender is on the verge of penning a new contract.
Stephan Lichtsteiner could yet be on his way to Old Trafford
The Red Devils are looking for a new full-back to help them make a late push for the Premier League title, and Louis van Gaal has identified the Switzerland international as his ideal target.
Reports yesterday claimed that Lichtsteiner was close to agreeing a new deal with the Serie A champions, but today it has been suggested that negotiations are far from finished.
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The 30-year-old is still seeking assurances over a key role in the starting XI, and could yet quit Turin this January for a fee of around £20million.
United are on the look-out for a number of new players, with a centre-back also at the top of Van Gaal's wishlist.
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