Manchester United close to signing Palace star Clyne

Last updated : 23 March 2012 By DSG

Manchester United are set to sign Crystal Palace right-back Nathaniel Clyne in the summer.

The 20-year-old is out of contract in the summer and United want to avoid going to a tribunal by offering ?2.5million for him.

Clyne is one of the Championship's brightest prospects and has been gaining interest from a host of top clubs.

According to The Metro, United are the club that will land the England Under-21 youngster, with pre-contract talks currently ongoing.

Crystal Palace almost lost the youngster for just ?250,000 in 2010, after club administrators accepted a derisory offer from Wolves.

The London-born defender rejected the move in order to help the club avoid relegation from the Championship.

Source: DSG

Source: DSG