Dutch Striker Claims United Interest

The 24-year-old striker has turned down the offer of a new contract at Ajax and he claims that this has alerted United as to his availability.

"I know certain English clubs are following me, like Manchester United, who are very interested in me,' he told Dutch media reporters.

"I love clubs with great history like Ajax. I also love United.

"They are a club that make me dream, especially as Ruud van Nistelrooy did great things with them."