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Van Gaal desperate to sign talented 25-year-old defender for Man Utd

Manchester United are planning a summer move for the out of favour Barcelona centre-back Marc Bartra.

The Spanish international has failed to convince Luis Enrique and does not feature in his first-team plans. The young defender is keen to play regular first-team football and is willing to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.

Bartra was regarded as one of the finest defensive talents a couple of years ago but the young centre-back has failed to progress as expected since his injury.

It is understood that Bartra would cost in the region of £10m and the prospect regular first team football at Old Trafford would be too good to turn down for the 25-year-old.