Manchester United close in on £35m Felipe Anderson

Manchester United are closing in on a £35 million deal for Lazio forward Felipe Anderson, according to The Sun.

Club officials have travelled to Rome to discuss terms with the 22-year-old who could arrive at Old Trafford as early as next week.

Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is happy for the Red Devils to splash out once again, despite a summer of heavy investment.

Any concrete move would suggest Louis van Gaal's position as manager is secure despite the side's current dismal run of form.