Manchester United are thought to have their eye on Russian ace
Roman Pavlyuchenko, as well as the Netherlands' Klaas-Jan
Huntelaar...
This is the first instance in which Pavlyuchenko, 26, has been
linked with the Red Devils, and according to The Daily Star, the
interest comes off the back of an impressive Euro 2008 campaign
with Russia, in which he scored three goals and exhibited
tremendous movement and energy.
Such a style would be well-suited to United's style of play, but
the Russian's occasional waywardness in front of goal is one thing
counting against him, while his 6'2 stature would make him an
aerial threat in a United side currently somewhat lacking in that
department.
Meanwhile Dutch international Klaas-Jan Huntelaar - who has been
linked with United before as successor to Ruud van Nistelrooy - has
once again emerged as a potential transfer target for the Red
Devils after contract negotiations broke down with his club
Ajax.
The powerful striker scored one goal in the one appearance he
was afforded at Euro 2008 - otherwise left out in favour of van
Nistelrooy, by incoming Ajax coach Marco van Basten. Perhaps such
an ominous sign has led the 24-year-old, who previously stated van
Basten's appointment had inspired him to stay, to change his
mind.
Chelsea are also thought to be on the look out for the prolific
forward as a replacement for Didier Drogba, should the Cote
d'Ivoire international depart Stamford Bridge for Milan this summer
after all.
United, meanwhile, are thought to be chasing Dimitar Berbatov as
their primary target for a target-man striker, with Pavlyuchenko
and Huntelaar possibly serving as slightly cheaper and/or younger
alternatives.
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