Man United Set To Bid For This Highly Rated Argentine

Could he become Louis van Gaal's second signing of the summer?

Man United are preparing a sensational £18.5million bid for Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia, according to The Express.

The 29-year-old could join newly-signed Memphis Depay as Louis van Gaal's second signing of the summer as the Man United boss looks to improve The Red Devils' midfield.

The deep-lying playmaker could prove to be a useful addition to the Man United central midfield and could replace 33-year-old Michael Carrick as LVG looks to give his defence added protection.

According to reports in the Italian media, the 29-year-old's agent wants his client to have a contract that will earn him in the region of £1.8 million per season for the next five years.

Biglia played 30 times for Lazio last season scoring four times and making two assists, he can play as a anchorman or as a central midfielder and has made 27 caps for Argentina.

Biglia's current contract runs until 2018, he spend seven years at Belgium side RSC Anderlecht before signing for the Biancocelesti in 2013.

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