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    Man United to sign Obertan, claims Bordeaux chief

    By Soccernet staff

    Monday, July 6, 2009

    Manchester United are leading the race to sign Girondins Bordeaux starlet Gabriel Obertan, according to the French Ligue 1 club. The 20-year-old midfielder is regarded as one of France's brightest prospects and has been linked with a host of top clubs, including Inter Milan, AC Milan, Chelsea and Arsenal. But Bordeaux president Jean-Louis Triaud claims that the Red Devils are closest to signing the France U21 international. "There is a very strong likelihood that the deal will go ahead," Tr ...

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