Moa: No Contact From United
Norwegian striker Moa Abdellaoue admits that he has received no contact from Manchester United, but he is nevertheless pleased with the recognition that has come his way of late...
Nov 19, 2008 1:18:04 PM
The 23-year-old is currently preparing for an international friendly encounter against Ukraine, but took time out to comment on speculation linking him with a move away from Valerenga.
'Moa' struck a brace in the Norwegian Cup final win over Stabæk two weeks ago in front of watching representatives from some of Europe's top clubs.
Groningen of the Netherlands have reportedly offered around €4 million for the striker, while he has recently been linked with a move to the upper echelons of the Premier League with Manchester United.
Abdellaoue has already earned comparisons in Norway with compatriot and United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjær, but he insists that he has not been approached by the Red Devils as yet.
He told Nettavisen: "I am not thinking about the rumours, but it's nice that clubs are taking notice of me. It means that I am doing alright on the pitch.
"Of course it is great to be compared to Solskjaer but I am only Moa. I am the person I am. I play football and enjoy myself.
"I have not heard anything directly from United and got the news through the Norwegian media.
"I have not received any information from my adviser and do not know anything about the trial.
"But I cannot go around thinking about that sort of thing.
"What is most important for me right now is the match on Wednesday and that I play well against Ukraine."
Moreover, the young forward admitted that there is another English club that has already won his affections.
He revealed "Liverpool are my club. I am a Liverpool supporter, although not a member of the supporters' club."
Peter Staunton
'Moa' struck a brace in the Norwegian Cup final win over Stabæk two weeks ago in front of watching representatives from some of Europe's top clubs.
Groningen of the Netherlands have reportedly offered around €4 million for the striker, while he has recently been linked with a move to the upper echelons of the Premier League with Manchester United.
Abdellaoue has already earned comparisons in Norway with compatriot and United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjær, but he insists that he has not been approached by the Red Devils as yet.
He told Nettavisen: "I am not thinking about the rumours, but it's nice that clubs are taking notice of me. It means that I am doing alright on the pitch.
"Of course it is great to be compared to Solskjaer but I am only Moa. I am the person I am. I play football and enjoy myself.
"I have not heard anything directly from United and got the news through the Norwegian media.
"I have not received any information from my adviser and do not know anything about the trial.
"But I cannot go around thinking about that sort of thing.
"What is most important for me right now is the match on Wednesday and that I play well against Ukraine."
Moreover, the young forward admitted that there is another English club that has already won his affections.
He revealed "Liverpool are my club. I am a Liverpool supporter, although not a member of the supporters' club."
Peter Staunton
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