Source: Daily_Mail
Man United in pole position for Dzeko after AC Milan go cold on Wolfsburg ace
Manchester United's hopes of signing Edin Dzeko have been boosted by AC Milan cooling their interest in the Wolfsburg striker. [LNB]The much-coveted Dzeko has made no secret of his desire to join Milan, but San Siro managing director Adriano Galliani says he is looking for a different kind of attacking option. [LNB]Following the Italian giants' 2-0 defeat by Palermo at the weekend, Galliani said: 'We are looking for an out and out attacker. We like Dzeko, but he doesn't have the characteristics we are looking for.' [LNB] Familiar face: Dzeko faced United in this season's Champions League[LNB]CLICK HERE FOR THE MIDWEEK TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUEWolfsburg resisted bids from Milan and interest in Dzeko from the Barclays Premier League during the summer. [LNB]The 23-year-old Bosnia international has been tracked by United as a potential January recruit, while Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal have also shown interest. [LNB]Dzeko has scored 12 goals in 23 appearances for Wolfsburg this season and was named Bundesliga player of the year last season after hitting 26 in 32 league appearances. [LNB] Legend Giggs has the X-Factor, says former Man United team-mate BruceManchester United 0 Aston Villa 1: O'Neill's Englishmen look real dealManchester United star Ryan Giggs named Sports Personality of the Year 2009THE LIST: Top 50 players of the decade in the Premier League - Nos 50-41Cech reminds jeering Chelsea fans: We've beaten the big boys this seasonMANCHESTER UNITED FC