Daley Blind heads for Manchester United, €17.5m sale agreed

Amsterdam football club Ajax has reached agreement with Manchester United on the sale of 24-year old versatile midfielder and defender Daley Blind for €17.5m.

The international, who has helped Ajax to four successive league titles, still has to agree personal terms and will undergo a medical on Sunday. According to Dutch media reports, his contract is for four years.

Manchester United is coached by former Dutch manager Louis van Gaal, who has spent €200m so far strengthening his squad.

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