Man United Closing In On Juan Mata’s Replacement

Manchester United are nearing a summer move for CSKA Moscow midfielder Aleksandr Golovin ,according to reports.

The Russian has been at the top of most European clubs’ wishlist in the last few months, following his brilliant displays with the Russian giants.

The 22-year-old has been courted by Arsenal for sometime now, with reports that the London club chiefs have scouted the midfielder on several occasions.

Golovin who broke into limelight in 2014, after getting to the first team at CSKA, scoring 13 goals in 112 goals since then, is now being tipped to arrive at Old Trafford this summer, following reports that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign him as a replacement for Juan Mata.

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Mourinho was spotted at the game between Russia and Austria, fueling reports that the Portuguese was at the match to watch Golovin, who is a pivotal figure for his country.

There are reports that Manchester United are also interested in signing Stoke City attacker Marco Arnautovic, who seems to be interested in the move, after he was quoted saying: ‘It is a great honour for our entire team that a coach like Mourinho is watching us,’