Manchester United are closing in on PSV Eindhoven midfielder Kevin Strootman. The Sunday Mirror says United insiders believe a deal for Strootman is close to completion.

Strootman skippers PSV and has kept Manchester City's enforcer Nigel de Jong out of the Dutch team. He's seen as a key man in their bid for Euro 2012 glory.

United scouts have checked out Strootman 12 times in recent weeks.