article_snippet.sent: Manchester United are eyeing a £20.5million deal for the central midfielder, and reports emanating from Germany on Friday indicated a deal is now close - though those claims were later denied.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United will seek to sign Michael Carrick's's successor this summer as part of another huge spending frenzy.
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United have agreed £20.5million fee with Borussia Dortmund .
  