Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic in the New Year, according to a report in Italy.
Mandzukic was close to joining the Red Devils in the summer only to eventually stay in Turin, where he hasn't featured for the Italian champions this season and was omitted from their 25-man Champions League squad.
Tuttosport claim that Mandzukic's camp have an agreement in place with United, who he will join on January 1.
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Newmannel
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Despite his age, he still can find a goal, gives his heart out when playing, can playing a high energy pressing game and is a bit dick on the pitch - need more of those in the team
Desmondeyum
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Man Utd have decided to leave the young boys and go for the old men
Desmondeyum
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Why sell lukaku and buy madzukic
Desmondeyum
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Madzukic has had a long and actually-quite-prolific career at the top of the sport, but at 33 that would be such a ‘Manchester United’ signing right now. That is no longer a compliment.