Manchester United are set to lose out on Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar, who now seems set to join Napoli.
The Dutch defender is entering the final year on his contract and it is the likes of Manchester United’s interest that is keeping him from negotiating new terms with Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa.
United boss Louis van Gaal has already spent big since he joined the club this summer but failed to purchase a new central defender, playing youngster Tyler Blackett, who despite impressing is not expected to hold down his place in the starting eleven.
Vlaar has worked with Van Gaal whilst on international duty with Netherlands and has a good partnership with Daley Blind, who joined United from Ajax this summer.
Whilst talks between Villa and United have been maintained, it is now reported that Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has tempted the centre back to join Italian side Napoli.