Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has told close friends that he is excited by a potential summer move to Manchester United.
The German central defender has long been linked with a move away from Dortmund and those reports have now gathered pace as Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal continues to look for a new central defender.
It was reported in January that Hummels, had agreed in principle a move to Old Trafford for the summer, although those reports are yet to be confirmed by either club.
However, talks of a move worth around £35m is now being discussed and Football Express News understands that the defender has spoken to close friends about life in Manchester and the excitement of moving to Old Trafford.
The World Cup winner will fill a huge gap in central defence for United boss Louis van Gaal, who has struggled for consistency in that role after both Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand left last summer.