Man Utd handed big boost in signing Bundesliga defender

Manchester United have been handed a big boost in signing Borussia Dortmund Manuel Akanji this summer.

The Swiss has been in a contract stand-off with the German giants, and this could pave the way for his exit.

He will enter the final year of his contract in July, and it has been claimed that he could be sold for around £25m.

United are one of his main admirers, and Sport1 claims that they could have an advantage in the player's pursuit.

Akanji is attracting interest from several European clubs, but prefers a move to the Premier League this summer.

United are the only high-profile club in the running, and they could have a free run at signing him in the off-season.

Aside from Akanji, United have also been credited with an interest in Barcelona's Ronald Araujo in recent weeks.

However, the Uruguayan appears more likely to stay. He is prepared to sign a new long-term deal with the Catalan giants.