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Manchester United officials begin talks with Atletico Madrid midfielder
MANCHESTER UNITED have sent representatives to Spain to begin talks with Atletico Madrid over a move for Saul Niguez, according to reports.
Manchester United have begun talks over a £15m move for Saul Niguez
Saul has been promoted to Atletico's first team this season by Diego Simeone, and has played a key role in the club's rise to the top of La Liga.
The midfielder has scored five goals in 35 appearances for the Spanish club and has been capped 15 times by Spain at Under-21 level.
And Spanish radio station Cadena Cope claim United have stepped up their interest in the 21-year-old.
The Red Devils will offer £15million for the Spaniard, who is seen by Louis van Gaal as a long-term replacement for Michael Carrick.