Man United agree terms with Argentine defensive ace

Nicolas Otamendi has signed a preliminary contract with Manchester United but the club have not yet agreed a final fee with Valencia, according to Ole.

United have been keen on the defender for some-time and have made initial contact with the Spanish club.

The 27-year-old joined Valencia from Porto last summer and has been one of the standout centre-backs in La Liga this season.

Valencia sporting director Rufete last week claimed he wanted the defender to remain at the Mestalla but well respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague said that a deal was close.

“On Otamendi. Sources close to the player say his dream is to go to the PL and United will continue trying to get him. Valencia pessimistic,” Balague tweeted.

And, following his claims, Ole now report that a deal has been agreed between the player and United, pending a transfer fee agreement.

Otamendi is contracted to Valencia until 2019.