United face battle with McClaren to sign Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

15 December 2009 11:26
Manchester United have been linked with an approach for AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in January. [LNB]Klaas act: Huntelaar could head to Old Trafford[LNB]Steve McClaren's FC Twente are trying to negotiate a loan to take him back to Holland but his advisers want a bigger club. [LNB]The 26-year-old has made just five starts since he left Real Madrid for the San Siro last summer and has scored just two goals for the Rossoneri in nine overall outings - both during a seven-minute substitute spell against Serie  A side Catania last month.[LNB]The former Ajax frontman is desperate to impress Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk ahead of next year's World Cup in South Africa.[LNB]But the one-time Tottenham Hotspur target, who has scored 14 goals in 29 international appearances for Holland, may reluctantly decide to quit life in Italy in order to maintain his hopes of featuring in the 2010 finals.[LNB]United, meanwhile, are also keen on a deal for Cardiff defender Adam Matthews.[LNB]  Huntelaar not keen on Spurs switch as he vows to fight for AC Milan futureRyan Giggs: The humble superstar who reminds us what the game has lost...MANCHESTER UNITED FC

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