Transfer news: Manchester United set to miss out on Benfica's Ezequiel Garay
Long term target reportedly set for Russian switch
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Manchester United look set to miss out on Benfica defender Ezequiel Garay after Zenit St Petersburg reportedly agreed a deal for the Argentine.
Garay has reportedly been a longstanding target of Manchester United's, linked with a switch to Old Trafford in several recent transfer windows, and was said to be clsoe to a move before Alex Ferguson retired.
However now it appears that Russian side Zenit have beaten the defending Premier League champions to the signature of the Argentine centre-back according to reports in Portugal.
According to local media, the Lisbon club have already agreed a £35m double deal that also includes striker Rodrigo, a former Bolton player.
While the news may come as a blow to David Moyes, he can at least console himself with the fact that Galatasaray have ruled out making a January move for reported target Nemanja Vidic.
Manager Roberto Mancini said: "Every manager would want a player as experienced as Vidic on their team.
"He is the type of player who can really make a difference, however, I need a player who can play Champions League football.
"It doesn't matter how good he is I need a player ahead for the Champions League urgently and as a result Vidic isn't in our plans."
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