Manchester United have made a new bid for AS Roma striker Mirko Vucinic.
The Red Devils have been in pursuit of the Montenegro international for around two years now but it seems this is the time when they most need him after the impending departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.
A bid of around £15 million would reportedly be accepted by Roma.
Roma striker Mirko Vucinic hopes Manchester United make their interest concrete.
The Daily Mail says the 25-year-old has been on United's radar for the past two years after he scored against them in the Champions League quarter final back in 2007.
He is 6ft 1ins tall, quick and has the ability to play left wing as well as a central striker which would suit United following Cristiano Ronaldo's sale and Carlos Tevez's impending departure.
United scouts have watched him several times when he has scored vital goals in the Champions League against Real Madrid and Chelsea. There are reservations about his consistency but his goalscoring record is good.
Montenegro international Vucinic told Italian media last week that he had only heard rumours of United interest via the newspapers but he has since told team mates United are genuine and is hoping the Old Trafford club follow up with a firm offer.
Roma are in financial difficulties and would want around £15m for a player they paid Lecce £7m for in 2006.
Manchester United are planning a bid for Roma striker Mirko Vucinic.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has been a long-term admirer of Vucinic, who is aware of fresh interest from the Premiership champs.
Rome sources this morning say coach Luciano Spalletti knows he must sell one of his major players this summer and has insisted defensive pair Juan and Philippe Mexes are off limits.
Vucinic could leave for United for around £20 million and is keen to see the move happen.
he good anot ah
good stuff..
i dont know him leh, lol
The earlier the Ronaldo deal can be settled, the earlier United can start to bring in new players... The money need to be confirm first before they can go out and make big purchases... Right now, the Ronny deal is still not closed so they are half here half there with only $20m budget for transfer funds...
On this Roma striker Vucinic, I personally think he is good enough... Didn't know he was only 25 now... watch him play a few yrs and thought he was like coming to 30 liao kind... very experienced type of player... He was the tormentor of Chelsea when they played in Roma, helping Roma outplayed the blues to 3 - 1 or something like that...
find him on youtube lor.. good finisher of the ball.. problem is youtube only shows goals that he converted.. hahaha dunoe what is his conversion rate liao..