Man United make £17m move for Lucas Biglia

Manchester United are believed to have launched a £17.6m move for Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia, according to the Metro.

Having already brought in four new faces this summer, United boss Louis van Gaal is still searching for reinforcements in the summer transfer window in order to bolster his squad ahead of a renewed challenge for the Premier League title as well as an assault on Europe following a year’s absence from the competition.

Reports in Italian outlet Corriere Dello Sport claim the Red Devils had attempted to open talks with the Rome-based giants about a possible move for the 29-year-old, but their offer was too low and they signed Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger instead.

Biglia has spent the majority of his career in Belgium, where he made over 200 appearances for Anderlecht before eventually hooking up with Lazio in 2013.

The Metro claim that the Argentine had been on Arsenal’s radar earlier this summer, but it now appears that United have stolen ahead in the race for his signature.

However, having recently added Bastian Schweinstewiger and Morgan Schneiderlin to their ranks, a big money move for another central midfielder may prove to be a tall order when they have other positions – namely in attack – that need more attention and money.