The fee for the France midfielder is said to be in the region of £25million.

French newspaper L’Equipe claim that the 25-year-old, who had been on the radar of numerous other Premier League clubs, has agreed personal terms with the Old Trafford team in a four-year deal.

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It is no secret that the Frenchman has been keen to play Champions League football.

He has been with Southampton since 2008, but said in a recent interview with French radio station RMC:

“Yes, I think my decision is made. I learned a lot last season. The goal is to stay in England.

"It is a championship that I like and where I have a lot of fun. If I leave Southampton, it is for a club that plays better than the Europa League.

“There are ongoing discussions but nothing is done. But of course the Champions League is my goal. If I leave Southampton it will be for a club in the Champions League.”

OUR VIEW

This could be an excellent signing for United. Every title-winning side needs a high-quality defensive midfielder – just look how crucial Nemanja Matic was for Chelsea last season. Schneiderlin has proved himself at a Southampton team that has punched well above its weight over the past couple of seasons and has guile as well as technical ability.

Although United have Michael Carrick, he needs competition for his position and with a Champions League campaign coming up, Louis van Gaal will need more options. Schneiderlin may not be heralded as the signing of the summer, but he could turn out to be one of the most important.

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