Man United Transfer News: Shinji Kagawa Signing Close?

23-year-old Japanese international and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa claims to have met Sir. Alex Ferguson over a move to Old Trafford.

By Matt Robinson /

As speculation continues to grow about what Manchester United will do in the transfer window to compete with the bottomless money pit that is Manchester City, it seems Sir Alex Ferguson has already started to approach players. The club have been linked all week with 23-year-old Japanese international and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa, who is valued at a fee in the region of £10m, and the player has told the media in his home country that he had met with the Red Devils manager in the week. Fergie also attended a game in Germany on Wednesday night as the Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United player Gary Neville confirmed on Sunday. Kagawa said:
"It was good that I was able to meet him in person and talk€ It is believed that the player had nothing but good words to say about Manchester United and its manager.
Kagawa who still has a year left to run on his contract has refused to sign an extension, which suggests a move to Premier League could be on the cards. He has also been linked with moves to Chelsea, Arsenal and AC Milan. The Dortmund striker isn't the only player from the club linked to Mancheseter United this week.... Kagwa's team mate Robert Lewandowski has also been linked with the club after contract discussions broke down with Dortmund. His agent later said:
€˜I can confirm that the new contract offer of Borussia Dortmund is insufficient. I am also able to confirm an interest of Manchester United in the services of Robert Lewandowski,€™
Whilst neither Alex Ferguson or David Gill are saying much on the matter, both have confirmed that Alex Ferguson is (as he always is) looking to add to the squad. David Gill, talking at the '20 Premier League season awards', told the media that there is funds available for Fergie to spend if he requires it.