Utd 'interested' in Huntelaar

Holland international expresses 'love' for Red Devils

By James Dall   Last updated: 5th July 2008

Klaas Jan Huntelaar Holland Euro 2008

Huntelaar: United claim

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Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has claimed Manchester United are 'very interested' in securing his services.

Contract talks between Ajax and Huntelaar recently broke down, leading to fresh speculation that the 24-year-old could be set to depart Amsterdam Arena this summer.

A number of top European clubs - including United, Arsenal and Real Madrid - have been linked with a swoop for the Holland international following his impressive form in the Eredivisie.

Ajax are hopeful the forward may reconsider his decision to turn down their latest contract offer, however Huntelaar has claimed that United are monitoring his situation closely.

"I love clubs with great history like Ajax, I also love United," Huntelaar told Dutch reporters. "It's a club that makes me dream, especially as Ruud van Nistelrooy played there and did great things with them.

"I know certain English clubs are following me, like Manchester United, who are very interested in me."