Report: Gonzalo Higuain agrees Manchester United move

Gonzalo Higuain celebrates scoring during the Serie A game between Fiorentina and Napoli on February 29, 2016
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A report claims that Manchester United have agreed a five-year deal with Napoli's Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain.

Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has reportedly agreed to join Manchester United at the end of the season.

The Argentine international has netted 29 goals in 36 appearances for his Italian club this term, including 27 in 29 in Serie A.

A number of clubs have been linked with a move for the former Real Madrid attacker, but according to The Express, Man United have agreed a five-year contract with the 28-year-old.

The same report claims that Jose Mourinho has already spoken to the striker amid suggestions that the Portuguese will replace under-fire Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford at the end of the season.

It is understood that Napoli value Higuain in the region of £62m.

Gonzalo Higuain of Napoli celebrates after scoring goal 1-0 during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale Milano at Stadio San Paolo on November 30, 2015 in Naples, Italy.
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