The first signing of the summer for Manchester United would be Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund.
The Japanese went on to score 16 goals last season, when Dortmund completed the domestic league and cup double.
The deal was confirmed by a club statement Tuesday morning, that said: "Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has agreed terms with both Borussia Dortmund and Shinji Kagawa for his transfer to the club. The deal is subject only to the player medical and obtaining a UK work permit. These conditions are anticipated to be completed by the end of June. Further details will be announced in due course"
This deal costing the United around 12 million Pound was anticipated for quite some time now and is considered good for the team.
United Defender Rio Ferdinand was first to Tweet saying: "Welcome to Shinji Kagawa for his transfer to Man Utd," he said. "Here's to a succesful (sic) time here bro!"
Dortmund paid only 280,000 Pound to sign Kagawa from Cerezo Osaka in 2010 and, despite suffering a metatarsal injury at the Asian Cup, he was named in the Bundesliga team of the season following a debut campaign of eight goals in 18 appearances.
Manchester United has been trying to strengthen their mid field for quite some time now and signing Shinji would help boasting their efforts.
Ferguson has tied Paul Scholes to a new one-year contract and continues to be linked with Luka Modric at Tottenham Hotspur. He is also keen on the Everton left-back Leighton Baines although no offer has yet been made for the England international.
The Japanese went on to score 16 goals last season, when Dortmund completed the domestic league and cup double.
The deal was confirmed by a club statement Tuesday morning, that said: "Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has agreed terms with both Borussia Dortmund and Shinji Kagawa for his transfer to the club. The deal is subject only to the player medical and obtaining a UK work permit. These conditions are anticipated to be completed by the end of June. Further details will be announced in due course"
This deal costing the United around 12 million Pound was anticipated for quite some time now and is considered good for the team.
United Defender Rio Ferdinand was first to Tweet saying: "Welcome to Shinji Kagawa for his transfer to Man Utd," he said. "Here's to a succesful (sic) time here bro!"
Dortmund paid only 280,000 Pound to sign Kagawa from Cerezo Osaka in 2010 and, despite suffering a metatarsal injury at the Asian Cup, he was named in the Bundesliga team of the season following a debut campaign of eight goals in 18 appearances.
Manchester United has been trying to strengthen their mid field for quite some time now and signing Shinji would help boasting their efforts.
Ferguson has tied Paul Scholes to a new one-year contract and continues to be linked with Luka Modric at Tottenham Hotspur. He is also keen on the Everton left-back Leighton Baines although no offer has yet been made for the England international.
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