Brazilian prospect Everton Ribeiro has admitted he’s willing to turn down a move to Real Madrid in order to sign for a Premier League side.
British newspaper Daily Star has reported Ribeiro, who has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, aims to play at Manchester United.
With David Moyes eager to sign a central midfielder in the January transfer market, Ribeiro could be set to complete a 8.3-million-euro transfer to Old Trafford.
“Yes, I would prefer to join Manchester United,” Ribeiro reportedly said. “The structure they have in place is one of the best in the world. I have been there already and went to a lecture by Alex Ferguson when I was younger”, he explained.
“I feel I’m ready to play in any part of the world. If you play for Cruzeiro, you can play in any place. I would fit in any part of the midfield. I would do well as a playmaker to support the attack,” Ribeiro said.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed a successful campaign in Brazil, winning the Brasileiro Seria A title with Cruzeiro. His good performances have attracted European clubs attention.
United have reportedly started talks with Cruzeiro since they want to sign him as soon as possible. However negotiations could turn complicated, since the Brazilian club only owns 60 per cent of the player’s rights, with a third party owning the other 40 per cent.
