Manchester United sign Gabriel Obertan!

ALEX FERGUSON has bagged Bordeaux midfielder Gabriel Obertan.

The 20-year-old, regarded as one of France’s hottest prospects, passed a medical at Manchester United yesterday.

And he will tie up an £8million transfer when he pens a four-year contract today.

Obertan, who can play in a central midfield role or up front, had hoped to return home to Bordeaux after his physical check-up.

But United chiefs told him he must start training with his new team-mates this morning.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Inter Milan had been watching the youngster.