Sporting Lisbon have confirmed that Marcos Rojo is to join Manchester United, with Nani returning to the Portuguese club on a season-long loan.
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United said the deal, which Sporting say is worth £16m, is subject to a medical and personal terms.
United said the deal, which Sporting say is worth £16m, is subject to a medical and personal terms.
The deal for Rojo had appeared imminent since the player told Argentine radio station Continental on Monday it would be a "dream to play at Manchester United".
Last week he refused to train with Sporting due to his frustration at not being allowed to leave, although he subsequently apologised.
Argentina international Rojo had hinted he was poised to move to Old Trafford and become part of Louis van Gaal's squad, and Sporting have now confirmed his departure.
Rojo had returned to training with the Portuguese giants only after apologising to them for previously refusing to play, as he looked to force through a transfer.
A United statement read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to sign defender Marcos Rojo, subject to a medical and agreeing personal terms.
"A further announcement will be made when the process is complete."
In a recent interview, Rojo had said: "It's a dream to play at Manchester United and I am very proud of having the chance of working with [Louis] van Gaal.
Rojo, who can play at left-back or centre-back, claimed he always wanted to play for United, after speaking with former United star Juan Sebastian Veron earlier in his career.
"I spoke with Juan Sebastian Veron about Manchester United when we were at Estudiantes," he said. "I have always liked English football, and I should adapt to this new playing style easily."
Nani rejoins the Portuguese club that he left for Old Trafford in 2007 having scored 25 goals in 147 appearances for United.
United, who lost their opening league game against Swansea on Saturday, have been frustrated in their quest to strengthen a squad that has seen no new recruits since Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera arrived in June.
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