The Mask
01-08-2004, 09:14 AM
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Manchester United are set to complete the signing of 18-year-old Chinese striker Dong Fangzhuo.
United are expected to pay Dalian Shide up to £3.5m for Dong.
"Dong's contract will be signed in one or two days," said Dalian's general manager Lin Lefeng.
The transfer would boost United's profile in Asia following the opening of their first theme restaurant and bar in the western Chinese city of Chengdu.
Under the terms of the deal, United are reported to be sending two or three coaches to work with Dalian Shide's development squad.
Dong, who was also linked with Real Madrid and Inter Milan, emerged as the cream of a crop of youngsters sent by China's top clubs to England for trials in August.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted last November that the club was in the market for a player from China, although he did not confirm their identity.
Manchester United are set to complete the signing of 18-year-old Chinese striker Dong Fangzhuo.
United are expected to pay Dalian Shide up to £3.5m for Dong.
"Dong's contract will be signed in one or two days," said Dalian's general manager Lin Lefeng.
The transfer would boost United's profile in Asia following the opening of their first theme restaurant and bar in the western Chinese city of Chengdu.
Under the terms of the deal, United are reported to be sending two or three coaches to work with Dalian Shide's development squad.
Dong, who was also linked with Real Madrid and Inter Milan, emerged as the cream of a crop of youngsters sent by China's top clubs to England for trials in August.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admitted last November that the club was in the market for a player from China, although he did not confirm their identity.