Manchester United close to agreeing deal to sign Juventus outcast Mario Mandzukic in January
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MARIO MANDZUKIC is close to agreeing a deal to join Manchester United in January, according to reports.
Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been chasing the Croatian veteran in his desperate search for a new striker.
Mandzukic, 33, has been told he is free to leave the Old Lady in the New Year after falling out of favour in Maurizio Sarri's plans.
Juve are willing to listen to all offers but are hoping to receive £10million for his signature.
And according to Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb, the striker is closer than ever to signing for the struggling Red Devils following successful talks.
Having not replaced £73m Romelu Lukaku or Inter loanee Alexis Sanchez, United are in desperate need of firepower up front.
Mandzukic ticks all the boxes as a short term solution and his experience could prove pivotal in helping the younger players in the squad such as Mason Greenwood.
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Last year's World Cup finalist is a serial winner having won nine league titles across three countries.
United could be braced for late competition from Qatari club Al Duhail SC who are prepared to offer him a staggering wage packet.
Managed by former United assistant Rui Faria, the club are ready to offer £6.4m-a-year in a bid to gazump the deal.