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Radja Nainggolan is being chased by Manchester United with Jose Mourinho desperate to lure away the Roma star to the Premier League

The Belgian 29-year-old has had a stellar season for the Italian side and could be about to leave Serie A for England

ROMA midfiedler Radja Nainggolan has emerged as a key transfer target for Manchester United according to reports.

The 29-year-old has once again impressed for the Italian side this season, and looks destined to switch Serie A for the Premier League.

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The Roma midfielder has had a great season for the Italian side and could leave for England in the summerCredit: Rex Features
Jose Mourinho is desperate to bring in a new midfielder and will be competing with Chelsea for his signatureCredit: Rex Features

According to Sky Sports, the Red Devils have serious interest in the Belgian international as they battle Chelsea for his signature.


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The Blues failed in a £34million bid to bring him to Stamford Bridge last summer, and now risk losing out to him to Jose Mourinho.

Having seen Morgan Schneiderlin leave Old Trafford in January, and Paul Pogba failing to hit the heights, as well as questions still being asked of Marouane Fellaini, a midfielder is high on the list of priorities for United.

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Radja Nainggolan scored Roma's third goal in the recent 3-1 win over Serie A leaders JuventusCredit: Reuters

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Speaking back in March of Antonio Conte's interest, Nainggolan said: "Yes. I talked to him.

"They were really interested and wanted me over there. That's all I can say."

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He then spoke of his desire of the Premier Legaue, he added: "I watch it a lot. A lot of my team-mates play there. It's the best league in the world.

"We have to make choices in life. I am having a good season. When the window opens we will talk about it again."

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte failed in his attempts to bring the Roma man to West London last yearCredit: Rex Features

The former Cagliari man is in his fourth campaign with Roma, and is enjoying his most fruitful season to date.

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He has banged in 15 goals in all competitions - the first time he has ever reached double figures in his career, and has also registered six assists.

Nainggolan recently netted in Roma's 3-1 win against leaders Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico as Luciano Spalletti's men closed the gap to five points with two games to play.

A player at the the peak of his powers, this is what he would offer to the Premier League.

 

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