Netherlands international defender Daley Blind
after agreeing a fee with Ajax for his transfer.
Ajax have confirmed Blind has been withdrawn
from the Dutch champions' squad for Sunday's trip
to Groningen after United agreed a fee of
£13.85million for the 24-year-old.
A statement from Manchester United read:
"Manchester United is delighted to announce it has
reached agreement with Ajax to sign Daley Blind,
subject to a medical and personal terms.
"A further announcement will be made when the
process is complete."
Manager Louis van Gaal is keen to strengthen his
squad after a disappointing start to the Premier
League season, losing at home to Swansea on the
opening day before drawing at Sunderland last
weekend.
And, with summer signing Luke Shaw injured, van
Gaal wants the versatile Blind to provide serious
competition for several places in the team.
United are currently undergoing a significant
overhaul of their squad, having completed a British
transfer record £59.7million deal to sign Angel di
Maria from Real Madrid.
The likes of Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley have
been told they are no longer wanted by the club
while several other players are set to depart.
The 20-time English champions have been linked
with a move for Arturo Vidal, but are understood to
be cautious about bidding for the Juventus
midfielder due to his knee injury.
Another reported target is Roma's Kevin Strootman,
but he again is also just coming back from injury.
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