Manchester United have reportedly joined the chase for
Independiente goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.
Reports in Argentina suggest United have expressed an interest in
the highly-rated keeper and that a club official has travelled to
South America to hold talks with Independiente.
Ustari is regarded as one of the best young prospects in South
America and has reportedly attracted interest from the likes of
Barcelona and Real Madrid.
United are now believed to be hoping to steal a march on their
rivals by luring Ustari to Old Trafford.
Independiente president Julio Comparada says he has not had any
contact with United regarding Ustari, but admitted they could
consider any offer for the player.
"I have heard in the radio what has been said about that Manchester
United are interested in our goalkeeper but I haven't received any
offer yet," Comparada told the Argentine press.
"Maybe someone has got in touch with the player. We aren't doing
anything for selling him because we aren't currently in a financial
hurry.
"Anyway, if there is a proposal that is very interesting for the
player and the club then we will analyse it."
Comparada is aware a number of clubs are chasing Ustari, but he
insists Independiente are in no rush to sell their prized
asset.
"We know that there are many European teams interested in our
keeper but until we receive an official offer we can't say
anything," added Comparada.
"And if there is an offer, we will see if we will accept it and if
the team interested wants to pay what we want for the player.
"I think that the only way that we could sell Ustari is if it's
real that Manchester United wants him because I am sure that any
player would like to play there."
