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| Man Utd confirm interest in Adu | Man Utd confirm interest in Adu |
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| Manchester United are attempting to negotiate a two-week trial for American teenager Freddy Adu in November. | Manchester United are attempting to negotiate a two-week trial for American teenager Freddy Adu in November. |
| The club initially rejected reports that the 17-year-old striker, who plays Major League Soccer for DC United, would visit Old Trafford. | The club initially rejected reports that the 17-year-old striker, who plays Major League Soccer for DC United, would visit Old Trafford. |
| However, it has now emerged that negotiations are under way. | However, it has now emerged that negotiations are under way. |
| Adu has also been linked with Chelsea and could be available for transfer in January, providing a fee can be agreed with MLS, who own his registration. | Adu has also been linked with Chelsea and could be available for transfer in January, providing a fee can be agreed with MLS, who own his registration. |
| DC United's domestic season ended at the weekend after they lost a play-off at the hands of New England Revolution. | DC United's domestic season ended at the weekend after they lost a play-off at the hands of New England Revolution. |
| After the game Adu said there had been "some serious talks" that could lead to him playing elsewhere next year and his comments heightened speculation over his future. | After the game Adu said there had been "some serious talks" that could lead to him playing elsewhere next year and his comments heightened speculation over his future. |
| 606: DEBATE class="" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/606/A17189210?s_fromedit=1&s_typedarticle=edit">His ball control and technique are quite brilliant CR class="" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/606/default.stm">606: Have your say "I'd like to be back but my ultimate goal is to go overseas and if it comes sooner rather than later, I'll take it," he added. | |
| Adu has played three seasons for DC United, having joined them at the age of 14. | Adu has played three seasons for DC United, having joined them at the age of 14. |
| Although there is only one year remaining on his contract with MLS, there is an option for two more for the Ghana-born player, who has been hailed as the great hope of American soccer. | Although there is only one year remaining on his contract with MLS, there is an option for two more for the Ghana-born player, who has been hailed as the great hope of American soccer. |
| Any potential move to Europe will be permissible under international transfer rules when he turns 18 in June 2007. | Any potential move to Europe will be permissible under international transfer rules when he turns 18 in June 2007. |