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Man Utd reject Adu trial reports Man Utd confirm interest in Adu
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Manchester United have dismissed claims that American Freddy Adu will have a trial at the club. Manchester United are attempting to negotiate a two-week trial for American teenager Freddy Adu in November.
Reports had suggested the 17-year-old striker, who plays Major League Soccer for DC United, would visit Old Trafford for two weeks in November. The club initially rejected reports that the 17-year-old striker, who plays Major League Soccer for DC United, would visit Old Trafford.
A United statement said: "Freddy Adu will not be attending a trial with Manchester United as has been reported on both sides of the Atlantic." However, it has now emerged that negotiations are under way.
Adu is contracted to MLS and not the club and has one more season to serve. Adu has also been linked with Chelsea and could be available for transfer in January, providing a fee can be agreed with MLS, who own his registration.
The Washington Post reported that Adu would link up with United for a two-week trial, starting on 18 November. DC United's domestic season ended at the weekend after they lost a play-off at the hands of New England Revolution.
The United statement continued: "The reports contradict statements released last season in which United expressly pointed out that a Adu was not a player they are currently interested in.
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"Despite the recent bout of speculation, United's stance has not changed and Adu will not be attending a trial."
DC United's domestic season ended at the weekend after losing a play-off to New England Revolution.
After the game Adu said there had been "some serious talks" that could lead to him playing elsewhere next year and his comments heightened speculation over his future.After the game Adu said there had been "some serious talks" that could lead to him playing elsewhere next year and his comments heightened speculation over his future.
"I'd like to be back but my ultimate goal is to go overseas and if it comes sooner rather than later, I'll take it," he added."I'd like to be back but my ultimate goal is to go overseas and if it comes sooner rather than later, I'll take it," he added.
Adu has played three seasons for DC United, having joined them at the age of 14.Adu has played three seasons for DC United, having joined them at the age of 14.
Although there is only one year remaining on his contract with MLS, there is an option for two more for the Ghana-born player, who has been hailed as the great hope of American soccer.Although there is only one year remaining on his contract with MLS, there is an option for two more for the Ghana-born player, who has been hailed as the great hope of American soccer.
Any potential move to Europe will be permissible under international transfer rules when he turns 18 in June 2007.Any potential move to Europe will be permissible under international transfer rules when he turns 18 in June 2007.