United eye Korean starlet

Red Devils interested in FC Seoul youngster

By Edwin Chong   Last updated: 16th September 2007

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Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on South Korean youngster Ki Sung-yong.

The 18-year-old midfielder has been a revelation for FC Seoul this term and caught the eye of United's coaching staff when the two teams met in a friendly in July.

According to reports in Korea, the Premier League champions are keen to take the Under 23 star on a two-week trial.

However, FC Seoul have dismissed rumours that United have invited the player over to England to train with Sir Alex Ferguson's side.

"We haven't heard from United or received any formal documents," a club official told local press.

"It is the middle of the (K-League) season now, so organising a trial would be very difficult."