Man United in pole position for Dzeko after AC Milan go cold on Wolfsburg ace

15 December 2009 03:11
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

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