Man Utd set to TRIPLE money on forgotten star, 22, in transfer despite NEVER playing as Red Devils insert cheeky clause

MIDDLESBROUGH are swooping for Manchester United goalie Radek Vitek. The Teessiders made it a hat-trick of American Boys after snapping up USA World Cup star Max Arfsten on Tuesday. Radek Vitek has been in pre-season training with Man Utd Credit: Getty Vitek, 22, had an impressive loan spell at Bristol City last season Credit: Alamy Now they are closing in on the signing of highly-rated 22-year-old Czech stopper to their ranks. SunSport understands an upfront fee of around £6m has been agreed with the Red Devils – but United have a buy-back clause in the package. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! Vitek is due to undergo a Boro medical this week as they race against time to try and register him to face Wrexham on Friday in the Carabao Cup. The ace shone on-loan at Championship rivals Bristol City last term, winning three player of the year accolades and made it clear he wants out to be a No1 after returning to Old Trafford for pre-season. Meanwhile, Arfsten signed a four-year deal at the Riverside after completing a £5.5m switch from Columbus Crew, becoming the third US international in Hellberg’s squad, joining Aidan Morris and fellow summer recruit Sebastian Berhalter. The ace, equally comfortable playing winger, said: “Aidan especially has been telling me about the style of play, the culture of the club and the fanbase here. “Having both Aidan and Seb here will make the transition easier, because it’s always a big deal signing for a new club. “I’m just excited to have a new challenge and I’m looking forward to getting going.” Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Max Arfsten has joined a growing US contingent at Boro Credit: Getty Boro are set to kick off their season this Friday by hosting Wrexham in the Carabao Cup first round. They will then welcome Lincoln on the Championship opening day. Comment now