Deal Close – Manchester United Agree To Sign $67.6million Super Star! this January

Deal Close – Manchester United Agree To Sign $67.6million Super Star!

Atletico de Madrid defender and top Manchester United target, Jose Gimenez has reportedly asked for a move away from Spain after a reported spat with manager, Diego Pablo Simeone as reported by Spanish source, Don Balon. The report further states that a meeting has also been held with the players agent.

Jose Gimenez picked up an injury in late September and was deemed fit to play against in the El derbi Madrileno (Madrid Derby). Despite being available for selection, Gimenez was not selected for the game. Stefen Savic started the game in the heart of the Atletico de Madrid defense alongside, Diego Godin.

The decision did not work out well for Diego Simeone, as Savic’s errors costed Atletico de Madrid two goals. Savic deflected Ronaldo’s freekick into the goal for the opener and later conceded a penalty when he fouled Ronaldo inside the penalty area on a one on one situation.

The 21 year old defender joined Atletico Madrid back in 2013 and has cemented his place at the heart of the Atletico Madrid back line last season after the departure of Brazillian defender, Miranda.

It was being claimed last season that Atletico Madrid would struggle defensively after they lost Miranda to Inter Milan, but Jose Gimenez’s presence in defense along with Diego Godin has helped Atletico form a formidable defensive back line. Atletico Madrid were successful in defeating Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League with the help of solid defensive performances over the course of 4 matches.

Manchester United are also keen on signing the highly rated defender to add solidity to their back line which has not been up to the level this season under Jose Mourinho. Mourinho has also been linked to signing several other defenders, but Manchester United’s prime target remains Gimenez.

The La Liga winning defender is valued at around £54million ($67.6million) by his current employees and it would be no surprise if Manchester United get ready to splurge such a huge chunk of money on a defender.