‘SIR Alex Ferguson could make Lazio star Claudio Lopez his number one transfer target.
The Reds boss is keen to sign a world class forward to boost his attacking options and Argentinian international Lopez might be the man to fit the bill.
The 28-year-old is reportedly a target for both United and Premiership rivals Chelsea, but he could plump for the Reds so he could team up with international team-mate Juan Veron.
Lopez is a natural goalscorer, he is also comfortable playing as a withdrawn striker and so would fit into United's Euro formation.
On the cheap
He is also one of the only top class strikers not to be cup tied in Europe and could be available at a cut price cost.
Lazio would hope to hold out for £25 million for one of their star assets, but their current financial predicament, coupled with their outstanding debt to United, could see him leave for half that amount.
He could even be available on a free transfer come January if Lazio miss his next wage payment. Like the rest of the squad, he has not been paid for five months and another month of non-payment would see him become a free agent.’