Neven Subotic is set to be the subject of a £16.5 million bid from Manchester United in the summer transfer window, according to reports in Germany.

The Borussia Dortmund centre-back has emerged as one of the most in-demand defenders in Europe over the past year, and was a target for Chelsea last month.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been tracking his progress for some time, after Nemanja Vidic provided a glowing reference for his fellow Serbian.

It now appears Ferguson will firm up his interest by making a formal bid for the 23-year-old at the end of the season.

Source: Metro