Manchester United eye Christian Eriksen

Manchester United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen has admitted that Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen is a transfer target for the club.

The Premier League champions have been linked with several midfielders following a spate of injuries and illness.

Meulensteen's revelations have seen 19-year-old Eriksen emerge as a leading contender.

"This is a player that is on our radar," Meulensteen told Voetbal International. "But that is to be expected. If people weren't looking, no-one would ever have an opinion on these players.

"It is true that a player like Eriksen would fit our transfer policy.

"He is being strongly linked with us, but to suggest that we are about to make a move is not true."

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will get a closer look at Eriksen when the Red Devils take on Ajax in the Europa League in February.