Huntelaar reveals United interest
by Tom Kell, 05 July 2008
Holland striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has revealed his dream of playing for Manchester United, who he says are ‘very interested’ in securing his services.
Sir Alex Ferguson intimated this week that he only expects to make a solitary acquisition this summer, but Huntelaar’s name is one that keeps cropping up around the Old Trafford summer shopping list.
Whilst United and Real Madrid continue to play out their Cristiano Ronaldo tug-of-war in the media glare, the two clubs could also be set to clash horns over Huntelaar.
Madrid are known suitors of the Ajax man but Huntelaar’s latest remarks to the Dutch press drop more than a slight hint that The Premier League is his preferred destination.
"I love clubs with great history like Ajax, I also love United,” he said. “It's a club that makes me dream, especially as Ruud van Nistelrooy played there and did great things with them.
“I know certain English clubs are following me, like Manchester United, who are very interested in me."
Ajax’s £20 million price tag could deter Ferguson from pursuing his interest but the player’s exit looks to be set in stone following his current employers’ purchase of Miralem Sulejmani from Heerenveen.