United & Real hoping to strike midfielder deal.
Manchester United could face competition from Real Madrid for the signing of Lazio’s Argentine midfield battler Lucas Biglia this summer, it has emerged.
Los Blancos manager Rafael Benitez is said to be keen on bringing in the South American before the start of the La Liga season, in a move to strengthen his options in defensive midfield.
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With Toni Kroos and Luka Modric an attack-minded duo in the middle, it makes sense that Real are ready to rival United for Biglia’s signature in this transfer window.
According to Fichajes.net, the Serie A star could make the move to the Bernabeu, and reports earlier today suggested he was open to leaving Lazio.