MANCHESTER UNITED have sent representatives to Spain to begin talks with Atletico Madrid over a move for Saul Niguez, according to reports.
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| Manchester United have begun talks over a £15m move for Saul Niguez |
Saul has been promoted to Atletico's first team this season by Diego Simeone, and has played a key role in the club's rise to the top of La Liga.
The midfielder has scored five goals in 35 appearances for the Spanish club and has been capped 15 times by Spain at Under-21 level.
And Spanish radio station Cadena Cope claim United have stepped up their interest in the 21-year-old.
The Red Devils will offer £15million for the Spaniard, who is seen by Louis van Gaal as a long-term replacement for Michael Carrick.
United face competition from Arsenal and Liverpool for the signature of Saul, who only signed a new contract at the Vincente Calderon last year.
However Atletico Madrid are adamant that they will not sell the midfielder this month.
A source at the Vicente Calderon told The Mirror: "Saul is not for sale.
"Atleti are in the fight for three titles and need all of their players."
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