Manchester United have reached an agreement with Spartak Moscow for 24-year-old central defender Nemanja Vidic.
An undisclosed fee for the Serbia and Montenegro international has been agreed and, subject to a medical and agreement on personal terms, Vidic will complete the move when the January transfer window opens on 1 January 2006.
Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson told ManUtd.com: "I am delighted the two clubs have come to an agreement.
"Nemanja is a quick, aggressive centre half and at 24 will be a terrific addition to the squad."
Vidic was captain of his first club Red Star Belgrade before moving to Spartak Moscow in 2004.
"Nemanja is a quick, aggressive centre half and at 24 will be a terrific addition to the squad."
Sir Alex Ferguson
The 24-year-old attracted interest from Serie A, and was reportedly being tracked by Arsenal and Liverpool in recent months.
He was widely regarded as the key member of Spartak's defensive line when they finished as league runners-up in 2005. Vidic played in 27 league games, scoring twice.
He was also a member of Serbia and Montenegro's defence dubbed "the fabulous four" having conceded just one goal in the World Cup qualifiers
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