Luis Nani’s five year spell at Old Trafford is close to an end

Manchester United are looking to offload Portuguese winger Luis Nani before the closure of the transfer window this Friday, according to reports.

The 25-year-old endured a rough end to the season last year, losing his place to Luis Antonio Valencia; and after his dismal performance against Everton on opening day, Sir Alex axed him from the match against Fulham and was not even on the substitute bench.

Two weeks ago, Russian billionaires Zenit enquired about the former Sporting Lisbon winger, but at that time the Red Devils refused to sell him; but after the Goodison Park nightmare it seems that his days at Old Trafford are numbered.

On the other side, Zenit manager Luciano Spaletti admitted that the rumors surrounding his interest in Nani are true, however dismissed any reports about an official bid.

‘The news about Nani is true,’ Zenit coach Luciano Spalletti said earlier this month.

Nani joined Manchester United in 2007 from Sporting Lisbon and endured a rough few seasons before breaking into the side after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to Real Madrid in 2009.