Reports in France last night suggest United are closing in on a £25million deal with Saints for the 25-year-old France international who admitted recently he was keen to leave the south coast club to play Champions League football.
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Morgan Schneiderlin had been linked with a move to Arsenal
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The Gunners were thought to be favourites but United are now at the front of the queue for a player former Old Trafford star Gary Neville hailed earlier this season has having the quality to play for any of the top four clubs.
Louis Van Gaal was impressed by Scheniederlin's composed display when Saints won at Old Trafford in January and views him as a long-term replacement for midfield anchor man Michael Carrick, who turns 34 in July.