United chase Dortmund defender Subotic

[CDev]

According to the German daily Bild, Manchester United are interested in signing highly-rated centre-back Neven Subotic in the summer.

The 21 year-old is in his second season at Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund , where he has impressed greatly. At 6ft 3in, Subotic is a very imposing defender, but also boasts good pace too. The Serbian international has drawn inevitable comparisons to compatriot and current Manchester United star, Nemanja Vidic .

Bild claims that Subotic's agent, Stephen Kelly, is close to Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson, which could help to smooth a summer deal.

The German daily also quotes Borussia Dortmund general manager, Hans-Joachim Watzke who emphasized that Manchester United will have to pay significant money for Subotic's signature, saying, "If Manchester want him, they have to come with…at least two large trucks filled with folded pound notes,"

Bild estimates that Subotic would cost United around € 20 million, but a good performance at the World Cup could push his value up further. Chelsea have also previously been linked to Subotic, who speaks fluent English having grown up in America.