Manchester United to make Daniele De Rossi bid?

Manchester United are preparing a bid for Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi.

Manager Sir Alex Ferguson sees the 28-year-old as the answer to his current injury problems, according to caughtoffside.com.

Tom Cleverley and Anderson have been ruled out for lengthy periods while Darren Fletcher will take an extended break from the game following an illness.

De Rossi, who has spent his entire career at the Serie A club, is a free agent at the end of the season.