As the transfer window draws to a close, clubs have started to finalize their points in the player market.
According to the English media, "Manchester United" and London's "Arsenal" are competing with each other for the acquisition of 32-year-old center-back Jose Fonte from "Southampton".
"Man Utd" team has already acquired a new center-back this summer, but J. Mourinho is looking for a fairly cheap option that could bring experience to the "Red Devils" defense.
Meanwhile, injury-stricken "Arsenal" is forced to acquire a new center-back. Most talks are about Shkodran Mustafi, but the "Gunners" cannot agree with "Valencia" on the German's transfer fee. Undoubtedly, J. Fonte is a much cheaper option.
Playing for "Southampton" since 2010, the Portuguese national team defender has received an offer to sign a new contract from his current club, but the defender is currently in limbo as he may lose his only chance in his career to wear the jersey of a very powerful club.
Holding a lot of experience in the "Premier" league, J. Fonte played a significant role in the Portuguese triumph at the European Championship this summer.
