Manchester United have made an offer for Atalanta defender Cristian Romero.

Tuttosport says United have been rebuffed by Atalanta after making a bid of £39million for Romero.

The Old Trafford club are seeking a centre-back this summer and the 23-year-old Argentine is of interest having performed superbly last term.

Atalanta rejected £39m from United and are holding out for £52 before they allow their star defender to depart.

Romero is currently on loan at Atalanta from Juventus until 2022 and they have the option to make the move permanent for £21.5m, which they are expected to do.

But he is not regarded as indispensable and La Dea could cash in straight away, turning a profit on the defender.