Izaguirre edges closer to United switch with £6.5m deal expected next month

Manchester United are expected to hold talks with Celtic next month over the prospective £6.5million sale of Celtic left-back Emilio Izaguirre.

The Honduras international, 26, has been the subject of interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle.

However, he said: 'I have to confirm it's 100 percent true that Manchester United were following me and were interested in me. It was Alex Ferguson directly who made contact with the Celtic directors.

United front: Izaguirre looks set to be heading south to Old Trafford

'I am aware also that Manchester United and Celtic agreed for a meeting in July. We have to see what happens if I stay or I go.'