Man Utd confirm interest in Edin Dzeko

Manchester United have admitted their interest in Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko with United's assistant Mike Phelan rating the striker as "ideal for the English league".

Manchester United have been linked with numerous players so far but they have not admitted their desire to sign any player. Recently, they canceled Adem Ljajic deal which means the young Serbian will not arrive at Old Trafford in 2010.

I believe United need a good striker who can score goals on a consistent basis; someone like Ruud van Nistelrooy or Andy Cole. So is Edin Dzeko the perfect man for the Red Devils? Mike Phelan thinks so and has hinted the Red Devils could consider a move for the player.

Dzeko is a 23 year old tall (6 ft 3+¹⁄₂ in) striker who has attracted interest from teams in Spain, Italy and England. Chelsea and Arsenal have also been linked with him in recent weeks but Dzeko dreams to play for AC Milan. He is hoping that the Italian giants will sign him since their attacking department is weakened at the moment.

Sir Alex Ferguson may also fancy bringing Dzeko after watching his performance in the Champions League group match when he scored a goal at the Theater of Dreams. Though Fergie is tight lipped about this deal but his assistant has spilled the beans.

Mike Phelan praised Edin Dzeko and said,

I'm sure there are a number of teams looking at him. Are we one on them? We are looking at talent all of the time and we are in there with the rest of them.


He showed his threat in the game at Old Trafford and he appeals because he is a tall, skilful boy and in some ways he is an ideal player for the English league.


He has stature, his feet are good and he is producing some good performances. I am sure everybody has looked at him.