Argentina left-back Marcos Rojo has handed in a transfer request to Sporting Lisbon and told his club he wants to leave for Manchester United.
Argentina's Marcos Rojo keen to join Manchester United
Manchester United have submitted a £15.9m (20m Euro) offer for Rojo, 24, who played for Argentina in the World Cup final.
Sporting, runners-up in Portugal's Primeira Liga, are considering the bid.
United manager Louis van Gaal has been looking for a central defender following the summer departures of Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand.
Van Gaal missed out on Thomas Vermaelen last week after the Belgian opted to join Barcelona from Arsenal.
Southampton were previously rumoured to be leading the Premier League chase for the 24-year-old before he was linked heavily to United over the weekend.
Saints boss Ronald Koeman said: "We are interested in Rojo but the transfer is a question for the chairman and (executive director) Les Reed."
Rafael Benitez's Napoli are interested in taking Rojo to Serie A but new United manager Louis van Gaal is thought to want cover and competition for England left-back Luke Shaw, 19, at Old Trafford.
Rojo did not train with Sporting on Tuesday but United have yet to comment on reports in Portugal which suggest a £16million offer has been lodged for the World Cup runner-up.
Rojo has informed the Portuguese side he will no longer train with them until the situation is resolved to his satisfaction.
He played at left-back in six of Argentina's seven games during their World Cup campaign, including the final, when they lost 1-0 to Germany after extra-time.
He also scored in their 3-2 group game win against Nigeria in Porto Alegre.
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