Manchester United Transfer Report: United Considering £20M Move for Nuri Sahin

A report today on Goal.com stated that Manchester United are considering a move for Real Madrid's marginalised midfielder Nuri Sahin.

The story reports that a potential transfer would cost United around £20 million, as the Turkish international's future with the Spanish club currently in doubt.

Last year, Sahin made only four league appearances in a disappointing season marred by injury problems.

The player completed a high-profile move to Madrid from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund only last Summer, having played in Germany his whole professional career.

He has also made over 30 appearances for his country since earning his first cap in 2005.

The exclusive story cites United's frustration over Sao Paulo's over-pricing of Brazilian attacker Lucas Moura, for whom a £30 million bid was rejected last week.

It also states that manager Sir Alex Ferguson would be willing to take the player on a season-long loan if Madrid were unwilling to sanction a permanent move.

Rumours linking United with Arsenal's wantaway striker Robin van Persie have also dramatically increased during this past week, with The Mirror running a story that claimed that Sir Alex had privately expressed his confidence over a deal being made in the coming weeks.

Having finished as runners-up behind rival Manchester City last season, Sir Alex will be seeking to rebuild his squad ahead of what will likely prove a difficult campaign.

Indeed, in a recent press conference, the United manager stated that he expected to sign at least one more player before the transfer window closes (via Manutd.com).

Fans of the club can therefore expect no end to the tabloid rumours linking United will some of Europe's top talents.