Manchester United in for Spanish star

By European Football
January 31 2005

Manchester United, will attempt to do a last day, last minute swoop for Valencia defender Marco Caneira, according to the press in Spain. Currently on loan from Bordeaux it is claimed that the player is keen to move to England and the premiership.

And this would suit Manchester United who are keen to pick up cover in case of injuries to Rio Ferdinand and Mikael Silvestre.

The player is highly rated and was recommended by United assistant boss Carlos Queiroz who was impressed after after working with him in Portugal's youth squads