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Man Utd confirm interest in Adu Ferguson confirms interest in Adu
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Manchester United are attempting to negotiate a two-week trial for American teenager Freddy Adu in November. Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United are keen on signing Freddy Adu.
The club initially rejected reports that the 17-year-old striker, who plays Major League Soccer for DC United, would visit Old Trafford. The 17-year-old American is due at United for a two-week trial and could sign in the January transfer window.
However, it has now emerged that negotiations are under way. Asked if he was interested in signing the DC United forward, Ferguson said: "I think so, he's only young but we have known of him for a long time.
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. "We tried to get him here some years ago but he signed for DC United and that stopped the progress of us keeping tabs on him."
United initially rejected reports that Adu would visit Old Trafford, however, it has now emerged that negotiations are under way.
Adu has also been linked with Chelsea and could be available in January, providing a fee can be agreed with MLS, who own his registration.
DC United's domestic season ended at the weekend after they lost a play-off at the hands of New England Revolution.DC United's domestic season ended at the weekend after they lost a play-off at the hands of New England Revolution.
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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.
606: DEBATE class="" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A17189210?s_fromedit=1&s_typedarticle=edit">His ball control and technique are quite brilliant CR class="" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/606/default.stm">606: Have your say "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.