Manchester United have been active in the Spanish transfer market this past week.

United scouts checked on Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi on Friday night and also made a trip the following day to see Atletico Madrid youngster Jose Gimenez in action.

The 20 year-old Uruguay international, who played against England in the World Cup, was superb in victory over Getafe.

Spanish sources say United boss Louis van Gaal is well aware of Gimenez's progress and is having him watched leading up to the summer market.

Gimenez is in his second season with Atletico.