AS Roma have slapped a £60 million price-tag on midfielder Kevin Strootman.
The Sunday Mirror says Strootman has set his heart on a move to Old Trafford - and has ditched his agent to link-up with Robin van Persie's adviser in readiness for United's winter bid.
He has told Kes Vos to broker his move to United after parting company with long-term associate Chiel Dekker.
But Vos has a fight on his hands after being told during talks with Roma's American owner James Pallotta that United must match the British-record fee they lavished on Angel Di Maria.
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