Catania general manager Pietro Lo Monaco
claims Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is a fan of
Japanese striker Takayuki Morimoto.
Although the promising marksman is yet to play for his country
he is regarded as one of the best young players in Serie A.
AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato recently compared the
21-year-old to Brazilian legend Ronaldo.
Lo Monaco
has hinted the club will cash in on Morimoto next summer and that
they have already fielded offers from England and France for the
youngster.
United have been linked with the former Tokyo Verdy striker and
Lo Monaco feels they could make their move once the auction
begins.
"We'll transfer him to a big club at the end of the season," Lo
Monaco told Asahi Shimbun.
"We, only a small club, can do nothing more for him.
"We've already received important offers from England and France
this summer as well.
"Manchester United coach Sir
Alex Ferguson
also highly rates him."
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