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Manchester United 'lining up £39m move' for Juventus defender Cristian Romero with Atalanta considering selling 23-year-old straight away as they move to take up option to sign centre-back after impressing on loan

Manchester United are reportedly lining up a £39m move for Juventus defender Cristian Romero as they look to secure a centre-back this summer.

The Argentine defender shone on loan at Atalanta last season, making 42 appearances for the club as they finished third to secure Champions League football.

As a result of his impressive performances, Atalanta are expected to pay their obligation to buy fee of £21.5million to ensure the move is a permanent one, even though there is another year to go on his two-year loan deal at the club.