Man United remain keen on Defour deal
442 Staff - Wednesday 08 September 2010, 17:50
Manchester United may finally make a bid to bring Standard Liege
midfielder Steven Defour to Old Trafford in January as a replacement
for injury-stricken Owen Hargreaves.
The Red Devils have been linked with the highly-rated Belgium
international for some time, with the midfielder missing most of last
season with a broken foot, an injury that prompted Sir Alex Ferguson to
send him a letter wishing a speedy recovery.
The letter sparked speculation from the both the press and the
player’s agent that a bid from United was imminent, with Liverpool also
linked with a move for Defour over the summer.
But according to talkSPORT, Manchester United could make a move for the
22-year-old when the January transfer window opens, if Hargeaves fails
to recover from chronic tendonitis in his knee.
A source close to the player said: “United were interested in Defour but there was no official bid.
He wouldn't have moved this summer any way.
"Beyond that, we will look in January and assess it then. United remain keen on him, for sure."
By Patrick Barrett
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