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AMMONNEWS--Manchester United has responded to missing out on Eden Hazard by announcing that Shinji Kagawa has agreed to become their first signing of the summer. The transfer of the Japan international from Borussia Dortmund, in a deal expected to reach £17m, is due to be completed at the end of the month.

A club statement confirmed on Tuesday morning: "Manchester United is delighted to announce that it has agreed terms with both Borussia Dortmund and Shinji Kagawa for his transfer to the club. The deal is subject only to the player medical and obtaining a UK work permit. These conditions are anticipated to be completed by the end of June. Further details will be announced in due course." The midfielder is currently on international duty with Japan and played in a 3-0 win over Oman in a World Cup qualifier at the weekend.

United have been trying to add creativity and goals to their midfield for several seasons and the signing of Kagawa is unlikely to end that search. Ferguson has tied Paul Scholes to a new one-year contract and continues to be linked with Luka Modric at Tottenham Hotspur. He is also keen on the Everton left-back Leighton Baines although no offer has yet been made for the England international.


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