Manchester United are keeping tabs on Ron Vlaar's contract talks with Aston Villa.
The People says Vlaar's future at Aston Villa is clouded in uncertainty as he is no nearer signing a contract that will tie him to the Birmingham club - news that will open up a potential move to Manchester United.
The Dutch international has told friends that he remains undecided about whether to commit to Paul Lambert in the wake of a stellar showing at the World Cup.
With his mentor Louis Van Gaal now at Manchester United and in desperate need of reinforcements, the clock is ticking down towards a switch to Old Trafford when the transfer window opens in January.
