Ashley Young will complete Manchester United switch after scrapping wedding

10 June 2011 11:54
ShareAshley Young will complete his ?20million move to Manchester United when he returns from holiday after cancelling his ?200,000 wedding. [LNB]The England international was set to tie the knot with childhood sweetheart, Nicky Pike, on Saturday.[LNB] Man of the moment: England international Young is set to join Barclays Premier League champions Man United [LNB] [LNB]But guests have reportedly been told not to show up, with Young on the verge of signing a five-year-deal at Old Trafford after agreeing personal terms. [LNB] It's off: Young was due to marry Natalie Pike on Saturday [LNB]Young is expected to fly out to Las Vegas on Sunday, and will be unveiled as Sir Alex Ferguson's second major signing on his return. [LNB]The United manager fended off competition from rivals Arsenal to land England Under 21 international Phil Jones earlier this week.[LNB] And the capture of Young ahead of Liverpool will take Ferguson's summer spending to almost ?40m, with Atletico Madrid goalkeeper David De Gea set to follow in a ?17m deal.[LNB] United have also opened tentative discussions over an audacious bid for Samir Nasri. [LNB]Ferguson's hardening interest in France star Nasri will astonish fans of both clubs as the Barclays Premier League champions look to become even stronger ahead of next season. [LNB]The talks were held in Manchester between intermediaries of United and Nasri and it is understood the player's agent Jean Pierre Bernes was not present. [LNB]With United still looking to sign Luka Modric from Tottenham, their interest in Nasri remains exploratory. [LNB]However, United have been made aware that Nasri is definitely interested in a switch to Old Trafford. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said last week that there was no way Nasri would be allowed to leave for United. [LNB]Nasri has only 12 months left on his current deal but talks over fresh terms have stalled because of his wage demands.[LNB]  Revealed: Manchester United open talks with Nasri as Young deal nears completionHappy in Milan: Inter star Sneijder delivers snub to United and ChelseaYoung at the heart of Nani's problem as Villa man's arrival could force winger outLet's get hitched: Young to seal ?15m United switch ahead of weekend wedding Villa's Young guns can step up and replace United-bound Ashley, insists Bent [LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Ashley Young, Luka Modric Places: Liverpool, Las Vegas, Manchester, France, United Kingdom

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