Manchester United are prepared to stump up £15million to beat Barcelona to the signature of Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen. Manager Lous van Gaal is anxious for more signings following the club’s return from their pre-season tour in America and wants to close deals for Vermaelen and Ajax wing-back Daley Blind before his Premier League bow against Swansea City on August 16. Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward accepts he will have to pay a premium price for Vermaelen however because Arsenal would prefer to see him go to La Liga than play for one of their Premier League rivals. Barcelona have already made a £10million offer but United have informed Arsenal they will top it. Van Gaal wants transfer business both in and out the club to gather pace in the next fortnight. [Source: Daily Mail]
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:26:13 +0000
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