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MANCHESTER UNITED are believed to be closely monitoring MLS American duo Santino Quaranta and Ed Johnson as they look to bolster their squad.
Reports in the UK have suggested that DC United striker Quaranta had signed for the Red Devils with the United States Under-17 international joining Sir Alex Ferguson's side in January once the transfer window re-opens.

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The 17-year-old forward - who qualifies for a UK work permit through his Italian grandparents enabling him to gain an EU passport - is regarded as one of the most promising stars of the US league since becoming the youngest-ever player to sign for MLS at the age of 16.

Scoring five goals in his debut season in the US top-flight, the attentions of the European powerhouses started to focus on the youngster, with Manchester United leading the chase.

However, an injury-hit season in a team that failed to make the play-offs had not helped Quaranta prove his worth this season, yet United have not lost interest.

Both sides have played down reports that a deal has officially been agreed, but United are long-term admirers of the teenager.

Dallas striker Johnson has also attracted the interest of United having impressed this season at club level and international level for the US Under-21s

Both players were due to head to Old Trafford for training late last year, only to see it postponed due to scheduling difficulties.

United have monitored his progress and they could invite him over for a trial later this year.
 
Yes both of them actually. This topic came up about a year ago. I'd especially like to see Quaranta sign for us since he's more advanced in his development than Johnson at this stage. He's got a prolific eye for goal as well as exceptional instinct and vision. To sum things up...I hope the article is true. :D
 
BTW, DC United are playing Spurs in a charity match at White Hart on 17 OCT. He should play in that one.
 
hope so, its about time we started buyin young like the rest of our rivals. youth squads not lookin too good for a few years???
 
Will Quaranta be ready to play in the 1st team or is he too young? I.E is this a proposed solution to the lack of striking options or just one for the future?
 
Also with transfers in the US, doesn't the MLS have to approve the transfer? Given that they actually own the players contract?
 
He just got back from an injury, but I know before that he was amazing. He was actually in the squad for D.C.'s final match of the season, but didn't play.
 
Originally posted by redmad:
<strong>Will Quaranta be ready to play in the 1st team or is he too young? I.E is this a proposed solution to the lack of striking options or just one for the future?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I'd say this is one for the near future. He could beak into the first team 1-2 years from now.
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Originally posted by Raoul:
<strong>Yes both of them actually. This topic came up about a year ago. I'd especially like to see Quaranta sign for us since he's more advanced in his development than Johnson at this stage. He's got a prolific eye for goal as well as exceptional instinct and vision. To sum things up...I hope the article is true. :D </strong><hr></blockquote>

Raoul, who do u liken them to in the UTD team(or previous players) once they are the finished article.
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He (Quaranta) reminds me of a young Dave Beckham. Probably won't ever be as good, but has similar stylistic and charismatic attributes.
 
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