Manchester United are lining up a move for Torino defender Nikola Maksimovic and could pip Napoli to his signing come the summer.
The Partenopei made their interest in the 24-year-old well known over past transfer windows, though it now seems that they are set to lose out in the chase to land him.
According to GianlucaDiMarzio.com, United have now emerged as contenders for his signature and are already preparing to play him alongside former team-mate Matteo Darmian.
With their defence having fallen under heavy criticism this season, the Red Devils are eager to plug the hole at the back with the man several English newspapers have dubbed as the ‘new Nemanja Vidic’.
During their pursuit of Maksimovic, Napoli were told to cough up €25 million, however, United could land the Serbian international for a cut price as a result of his injuries suffered throughout the season.
Source: forzaitalianfootball.com