Vidic awaits permit

NEMANJA VIDIC, pictured, is only a work permit away from completing his £7 million (€10 million) move to Manchester United.

Vidic has passed his medical and agreed terms, so, with United agreeing a fee with Spartak Moscow for the Serbia and Montenegro international on Christmas Day, only the final piece of red tape needs to be cleared for the 24-year-old to join Alex Ferguson’s squad.

Providing everything goes as anticipated, Vidic should be available for the FA Cup third round tie at non-League Burton Albion on January 8.