Manchester United have been granted a work permit for 21-year-old Serbian left winger Zoran Tosic.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson attended a hearing for the Tosic on Friday, and the player will arrive at Old Trafford from Partizan Belgrade in January.
United have not confirmed the fee they have agreed for him, although reports have suggested a valuation of £8m.
The Home Office examined his case because he has played in less than half of his national team's recent games.
Tosic - nicknamed Bambi because of his lean build - has appeared 12 times for his country and can play on either flank, having also starred for Serbia's Under-21 side.
He will join countryman Nemanja Vidic at Old Trafford, with the prospect of more to come as another Partizan player Adam Ljajic, 19, is also reported to be in talks with United.
Old Trafford officials are staying silent on the subject, however, insisting there have been no developments.
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