The 24-year-old centre-back will join from Dynamo Kiev in the next few hours.
United conceded three goals last night as they threw away the lead twice against Newcastle at St James' Park.
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And Louis van Gaal is keen to bolster his pack this month.
Sport Mediaset report that a £16million deal could be complete shortly.
United dropped to sixth in the Premier League with last night's draw and are two points behind Tottenham in fourth who play their game in hand against Leicester tonight.
Van Gaal is back under pressure after winning just once in the last eight games.
But the Dutchman appears to still be planning ahead with his transfer business.