Inter Milan defender Yuto Nagatomo has revealed he was approached by Manchester United during the January transfer window, but he turned down the opportunity to join the Red Devils on loan.
The Japan international made the revelation in an interview with Inter TV (h/t Mail Online's Jonny Singer): “I like everything about Inter, I want to stay here and renew my contract. I turned down an offer from Manchester United, as my desire is to stay here. I have an excellent rapport with Roberto Mancini.”
Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News confirmed United's offer was a loan deal, similar to the deal the club tried to strike for Olympiakos defender Omar Elabdellaoui.