Man Utd end Vermaelen Chase

Less than 24 hrs after it was reported that Utd were leading the chase to sign Vermaelen, it's now being reported that Barcelona have jumped ahead after agreeing a £15m deal. United are willing to match that fee but Arsenal want Chris Smalling in return, something United won't sanction. [Sky Sports].

United may now turn their attention to Roma's Benatia who is available for ~£30m.