Man Utd line up £74m DOUBLE swoop for Valencia aces Otamendi and Gomes

MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up a £74million double swoop for Valencia pair Nicolas Otamendi and Andre Gomes.

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Nicolas Otamendi is wanted at Manchester United

Reports in Spain suggest that United hold a long-standing interest in the pair dating back to their playing days in Portugal.

Otamendi impressed at Porto while Gomes came through the ranks at Benfica before moving to La Liga last summer.

It is claimed that United have made a £26m offer for Otamendi but Valencia are insisting that the player's buy-out clause - which stands at £37m - be met before the Argentine ace is allowed to leave.

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Manchester United are keeping tabs on Nicolas Otamendi and Andre Gomes

Peter Lim's takeover of Los Che means the Spanish outfit don't need the cash, and an upturn in optimism around the club has Otamendi keen to stay.

United are also keen on Portuguese starlet Gomes, who has blossomed since making the move to Spain.

The 21-year-old is considered one of the brightest talents in Europe and United scouts have provided positive reports on the player to Louis van Gaal.

But Valencia consider him 'one for the future' and with the youngster also thought to have a £37m release clause, United face a battle to land the player.

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