Manchester United ponder move for AC Milan midfielder

Manchester United have turned their attention to AC Milan’s defensive midfielder Nigel de Jong after failing to sign Arturo Vidal from Juventus.

United vice-chairman Ed Woodward held talks with the De Jong’s representatives over a possible move to Old Trafford, earlier this week, despite the 29-year-old being regarded as an important member of Filippo Inzaghi’s side.

SportMediaset reports that the Dutch midfielder could be reunited with Louis van Gaal for a fee of €10 million, with his former national coach reportedly a huge admirer of the player.

De Jong was with United’s city rivals Manchester City for three years before moving to Milan in 2012. The Rossoneri endured a difficult last campaign in the Serie A in which the Dutch midfielder made 33 appearances.