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PSV midfielder Strootman keen on moving to England

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Kevin Strootman of Netherlands is a target of Manchester United. (GETTY)

Manchester United are lining up a £14 million move for Dutch midfield enforcer Kevin Strootman, according to the Mirror (http://bit.ly/L9B7Ki) in an exclusive.

Sir Alex Ferguson has been keeping tabs on the PSV Eindhoven star, with Darren Fletcher's long-term United future still unclear, it said.

Strootman, a member of Holland's Euro 2012 squad, is facing an uncertain future at PSV following Dutch national-team captain Mark van Bommel's return to the club.

That could leave the way clear for United to swoop for the 22-year-old, who has been likened to Roy Keane because of his combative style.

Although United are set to seal a move for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric, they are looking at recruiting a more defensive midfielder.

A physically imposing player with impressive distribution, vision and aerial power, as well as a burst of pace, Strootman fits the bill for that role.

He also fits in with Ferguson policy of investing in youth.

Strootman is understood to want to play in the Premier League but his agent, Chiel Dekker, has already said any decision regarding the player's future will not be made until after the Euros, the report added.

United midfielder Fletcher still has no firm date for a return from the bowel condition which brought a premature end to his season last November.

Ferguson and his staff are hopeful the Scotland international will make a full recovery, but are eyeing Strootman with a view to the long-term future.

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  • Nafiu Ahmed 15 August 2012 15:25 0 0
    For me RVP shall stay at ARSENAL
  • Jodason 10 June 2012 18:34 1 0
    we must have modric,kagawa,and lendowski in order to invoke back our power as undeafetead man u
  • Ojomo 10 June 2012 03:07 1 0
    Good one from the scout
  • balogun mayowa 9 June 2012 21:05 1 0
    Well Modric and Kagawa 4 me is like having Nasri, Silva, Xavi, Inesta. Those are good addition for Man Utd. Having Strootman we have sm1 dat can handle Yaya. SAF pls sign dat guy.
  • Kingsely jayjay 9 June 2012 12:52 2 0
    I believe sir a.f will make the rite choice when it comes to signing a player.
  • Sunday 9 June 2012 10:43 2 0
    Man United need a mature player of Modric class and with the signing of Kagawa the mildfield section will be strong to withstand any opposition.

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