DAMIEN DUFF is being hunted by Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson.
Old Trafford chief Fergie sees the Blackburn winger, 23, as the right man to help United crank up their Premiership title charge.
Fergie would have to part with around £12million to land the Republic of Ireland international, who emerged as one of the big hits of last year's World Cup.
But he would not hesitate to splash such a large amount - even though the player is currently out of action with a hamstring injury.
Duff has spent his entire career at Ewood Park and has steadily built on his reputation as one of the Premiership's best wide men.
He can play on the left, down the middle or - as proved by former Republic manager Mick McCarthy in Japan 2002 - as an out-and-out striker.
It is the sheer versatility that attracts Ferguson, who has already admitted it could be time to rebuild the squad at Old Trafford.
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Old Trafford chief Fergie sees the Blackburn winger, 23, as the right man to help United crank up their Premiership title charge.
Fergie would have to part with around £12million to land the Republic of Ireland international, who emerged as one of the big hits of last year's World Cup.
But he would not hesitate to splash such a large amount - even though the player is currently out of action with a hamstring injury.
Duff has spent his entire career at Ewood Park and has steadily built on his reputation as one of the Premiership's best wide men.
He can play on the left, down the middle or - as proved by former Republic manager Mick McCarthy in Japan 2002 - as an out-and-out striker.
It is the sheer versatility that attracts Ferguson, who has already admitted it could be time to rebuild the squad at Old Trafford.
thesun.co.uk
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Giggs' Replacement?