Manchester United interested in signing Atletico Madrid veteran

 

Manchester United have made a shock approach for Atletico Madrid veteran Diego Godin, claims Sky Sports.

 

Godin is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world and was linked to Juventus earlier in the summer.

 

The 32-year-old has a €20m release clause and United have approached Atletico about a potential switch on deadline day.

 

United boss Jose Mourinho has already conceded he is not expecting the club to make any signings but their frantic search for a new centre-back continues.

 

Mourinho’s side have already been heavily linked with moves for Premier League duo Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld, while Jerome Boateng has turned down United’s advances.

 

 

Barcelona’s Yerry Mina was also under consideration but United have been put off the Colombia international due to excessive agent fees.

 

Godin has all the hallmarks of a Mourinho defender but their shock pursuit of the Uruguay international screams panic stations from the Premier League giants.

 

Only Alvaro Gonzalez (245) has made more headed clearances than Godin (244) since the start of the 2015/16 La Liga campaign.