Agent denies United deal for Defour

(GSM) – Standard Liège midfielder Steven Defour is not close to agreeing a move to Premier League giants Manchester United, the player’s agent has confirmed.

Despite admitting interest from a number of English clubs keen in securing the midfielder’s services, the Belgium international’s agent has dismissed rumours about an agreement with the Red Devils.

The 22-year-old, who is understood to be a long-term target of United, is regarded as a star in the making with a number inspired performances for Standard.

“An imminent agreement with Manchester United? I can confirm that there are informal contacts with Italian, English, French, German and Spanish clubs, but nothing that suggests an imminent closure in a negotiation,” Paul Stefani told Calciomercatoweb.

“Still there’s not anything concrete so I cannot make names, I confirm that the player is followed by some big clubs.

“A departure in January? It’s too early to tell about it, this depends on many things. “