ANOTHER DEFENDER LINKED

Last updated : 23 August 2002 By Editor

MANCHESTER United are preparing a bid for Agentinian defensive
wunderkind Nicolas Burdisso, the 21-year-old, who impressed while turning
out against United for Boca during the UNICEF charity game on August 10, is
valued at around £5m.

His agent Gustavo Mascardi (who just happens to be Veron's agent) said on
Argentine radio:

"I know Manchester United are interested in him, but they haven't made an
official offer yet."

The 21-year-old, who impressed while turning out against United for Boca
during the UNICEF charity game on August 10, is valued in the £5m bracket.