Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed the club will be applying
for a work permit for budding striker Mame Biram Diouf in
January.
The 21-year-old, who has made one appearance
for the senior Senegal national side, has impressed in
training since signing in the summer from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s
former club Molde, whom he has been playing for on loan.
With an ever-inflating transfer market, the United boss believes
the Reds have pulled off a real coup in snapping up a hot prospect
for the future.
Speaking at Friday’s pre-match press conference, Sir Alex said:
“If you’re talking about value then you can look at our young
boy Diouf.
"He’s been training with us and is looking very exciting.
We’re going to apply for a work permit in January.
“That’s the kind of situation we’re good at – finding young
players who can develop at the club and at 21 years of age he’s
looking very good.”
Two other players that Sir Alex hopes to have available sooner
rather than later are Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves.