Manchester United have joined the chase for highly-rated
Nigerian starlet Adigun Salami.
The 18-year-old FC Midtjylland midfielder was invited for a trial
at Chelsea in November and Premiership rivals United have now shown
an interest in securing his signature.
The two English giants famously indulged in a protracted and bitter
transfer wrangle over John Obi Mikel, another Nigerian starlet
plying his trade in Scandinavia, and could find themselves in
direct competition for the latest teenage talent to catch the
eye.
However, the Danish club have refused to allow Salami to undergo a
trial period at Old Trafford for fear of compromising his market
value.
"The club believe it would hurt Salami's value to send him on
trial, but I believe the opposite," agent Daryll Powell told
BT.
"It will boost his price if both Chelsea and Manchester United are
interested in the same player."
The club are keen on keeping hold of Salami for as long as possible
after losing star midfielder Mikkel Thygesen, although United could
still make a move for the youngster.
"Alex Ferguson is welcome to table an offer for Salami, but we feel
it would be best for his development to stay with us for some
time," said FCM director Jens Oergaard.