Manchester United are readying a £36m bid for Valencia full-back Nicolas Otamendi, according to the Express.
The 27 year old only moved to the Mestalla Stadium last February, and has since racked up twenty-nine appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals having been immediately loaned back to Atletico Mineiro.
Internationally, he has been capped eighteen times for his country, scoring once, and was part of the squad that reached the World Cup final in Brazil last summer.
United boss Louis van Gaal is set to strengthen his defensive options this summer, with the former Netherlands manager having to call upon youngsters this season.
Tyler Blackett and Paddy McNair have racked up twenty-three league games between this this season, with both having made their debuts early into this campaign.
Chris Smalling has recently signed a new deal with the club, though the Old Trafford futures of both Jonny Evans and Phil Jones remain unclear.
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