Manchester United to bid for Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij

• Man Utd expected to make a formal offer for Stefan de Vrij
• Feyenoord centre-back is currently with Holland at the World Cup
• Louis van Gaal said to be keen on bringing the defender to Old Trafford
• Fellow countrymen Daryl Janmaat and Bruno Martins Indi also linked
  

By SIMON JONES FOR THE DAILY MAIL

Published: 18:42 EST, 28 June 2014 | Updated: 19:37 EST, 28 June 2014

Manchester United are expected to make a formal offer for Feyenoord centre-back Stefan de Vrij.

The 22-year-old was poised to join Lazio but the Italians believe the player is now destined for Old Trafford after being informed of United's interest.

United boss Louis van Gaal also has a strong interest in Feyenoord right back Daryl Janmaat, although the third Feyenoord member of Holland's defensive line Bruno Martins Indi has an offer from Porto.

VIDEO Scroll down to watch two belters from other United targets Janmaat and Martin Indi

Targeted: Man Utd are set to make a formal offer for Feyernoord and Holland defender Stefan de Vrij

Loved up: De Vrij having a break from training with girlfriend Marloes

De Vrij had a tour of Lazio's training ground in May but they believe their chances of signing the defender have now gone and believe he will join United for around £8m.

Meanwhile, Juventus have shown fresh interest in Patrice Evra but the Frenchman is still wanted by van Gaal despite the signing of Luke Shaw.

Evra is key to united's dressing room and they yesterday confirmed the sale of Alex Buttner to Dinamo Moscow for £4.5million.

Interested: Louis van Gaal is also keen on bringing Daryl Janmaat to Manchester United

Leading the way: And another Holland defender Bruno Martins Indi