Soccer Tips: Man Utd reject Adu trial reports
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Manchester United have dismissed claims that American Freddy Adu will have a trial at the club.
Reports had suggested the 17-year-old striker, who plays Major League Soccer for DC United, would visit Old Trafford for two weeks in November.
A United statement said: "Freddy Adu will not be attending a trial with Manchester United as has been reported on both sides of the Atlantic."
Adu is contracted to MLS and not the club and has one more season to serve.
The Washington Post reported that Adu would link up with United for a two-week trial, starting on 18 November.
The United statement continued: "The reports contradict statements released last season in which United expressly pointed out that a Adu was not a player they are currently interested in.
"Despite the recent bout of speculation, United's stance has not changed and Adu will not be attending a trial."
DC United's domestic season ended at the weekend after losing a play-off to 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.
"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.
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. -
Seems like United would NEVER get the players rumoured to be heading to Old Trafford.
Cheers.
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nope they just confirmed it.
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The exact thing happens when United are linked to Torres, Hargreaves, Mascherano, Tevez and many many more.
First the rumours spreads.
And it spreads further.
Den United stepped out and denies.
The cycle repeats.
Cheers.
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Manchester United have confirmed to Sky Sports News that American teenager Freddy Adu will link up with the club for a two-week trial.
The Washington Post reported on Wednesday that the DC United ace was to spend two weeks with the Premiership giants later this month.
United earlier moved to reject the report but have now made a U-turn on their previous stance.
The 17-year-old is expected to train with the Premiership giants towards the end of the month to allow him to get a taste of English football.
If he impresses manager Sir Alex Ferguson, The Red Devils could step up their bid to land the Ghana-born striker in January.
Adu turns 18 next June and would therefore be eligible to move to Europe ahead of next season, but United may look to wrap up a deal as soon as possible.
However, they are likely to face stiff competition from across Europe with clubs such as Chelsea and Real Madrid also linked with the teenage sensation.
But United appear to have stolen a march on their rivals by luring him to Old Trafford for a short trial.
Adu still has a year remaining on his contract with DC United but is known to be a fan of The Premiership and could look to quit Major League Soccer for England next year.