Lazio star 'in the dark' over £18m move to Manchester United

LAZIO defender Stefan De Vrij insists he remains in the dark over interest from Manchester United.

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The Dutch defender has been linked with a £18million move to Old Trafford in recent weeks.

De Vrij played for Louis van Gaal with the Netherlands last summer and has been touted as one option to strengthen the Red Devils rearguard.

United's chief scout has been spotted at Lazio games in recent weeks with both De Vrij and Brazilian star Felipe Anderson thought to be on his radar.

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Stefan De Vrij (right) has been watched by Manchester United

I do not know anything about Manchester United's interest in me

Stefan De Vrij

But De Vrij insists he hasn't heard anything about the interest.

He told Fox Sports: "I do not know anything about Manchester United's interest in me, but I'm used to the media linking me with other teams.

"Meanwhile, I'm very happy at Lazio, everything's going well and I'm just focusing on this."

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