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[L-type]

LONDON (AP) - Manchester United agreed a fee with Spartak Moscow on Sunday for Serbia and Montenegro defender Nemanja Vidic.

The 24-year-old Vidic has been highly sought after since informing the Russian club of his intention to leave during next month's transfer window.

Champions League winner Liverpool and Italian side Fiorentina both expressed an interest in Vidic.

The fee was undisclosed.

Vidic will fly to Manchester to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical.

"I am delighted the two clubs have come to an agreement," Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson told the club's Web site. "Nemanja is a quick, aggressive center-half and at 24 will be a terrific addition to the squad."

Vidic is expected to sign in time to play in the FA Cup game against non-league Burton on January 8 and make his first Premiership appearance when Manchester United takes on crosstown rival Manchester City the following weekend.

Vidic, who joined Spartak from Red Star Belgrade in July 2004, has become an important part of his national team's defense, which conceded just one goal in qualifying as Serbia and Montenegro secured a place in the World Cup finals.

United plays West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford in a full program of English Premier League matches on Monday.

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Why didnt we buy him??? I know the fee was undisclosed but it wouldn't have been marginally higher than 6 million quid, and trust me this is the one defender that I have been legitimately excited about !!!  He's strong in the air, etc, etc.  The end story is that he was someone we need, and mark my words he will do wonders for man utd.  Does anyone else agree with me? disagree?  Discuss!

[Effes]

I heard this today and was annoyed.
God knows why he chose them above us.

I hope we dont end up scrambling for players like we did in the Summer

[Mikz]

I think he made it clear he preferred United over us ,and now hes there so fc.uk him. First game againt Burton -hope their centre forward is a real animal ,hungover with a toothache.

[LiverpoolMadman]

God knows why he chose them above us.

What do you think ? MONEY is the answer

[mighty mo]

with ferge's "shrewd" transfer dealings of the last few years,i,m sure this one will turn out to be another flop to join the scum

[GOAT]

aye Vidic! we're missing out on a real gem here!

[LiverpoolMadman]

aye Vidic! we're missing out on a real gem here!

How do you know ?? Horny Goat Weed

[GOAT]

I SAY!!!! thats the last time im gona warn ya matey! gona need my prodding stick soon

[LiverpoolMadman]

sorry mate  just worry that we still have not sign anybody yet:;):

[azriahmad]

I think Vidic's price have gone up somewhat from our valuation when manc sounded out their interest in him and he reciprocated. He'd have a tough job to always have to rescue his "flashy" but wayward 120,000 quids per week defensive partner every game.

We'll find another.

[L-type]

I really was hoping to see this man dress up in a liverpool kit.  He seemed like he had everything we needed in someone to replace hypiia.  Hopefully a long term solution could be young jack hobbes!!

[The_Rock]

why becos we are getting agger.... (one of europe's best young defenders) 

[LiverpoolMadman]

why  becos we are getting agger.... (one of europe's best young defenders) 

Is that true ?? or just other rumor ..

[kazza]

He'll probably be banned for a year for performance enhancing drugs.

[RAFABENITEZ]

yet again were let down by the clubs fukcin about over money, it simply VIDICULOUS