Ronaldinho dreams of done United deal

Ronaldinho is eager to push through his transfer to Manchester United – and cannot wait to be the first Brazilian to pull on the famous red shirt.

The striker now seems set to head for Old Trafford after the Red Devils made a renewed bid for him, with Barcelona admitting they would be unable to match the terms offered by the Barclaycard Premiership champions.

He told the News of the World: “I am now able to concentrate on Manchester United – this is what I want and I am ready to move immediately.

“I am ready for the task of playing for them. I am flattered they want me. Now it’s up to me to do my part and work hard, and I can promise everyone I will.

“I want to be the first Brazilian to be a Red – and now I know I am going to be. I have had all sorts of dreams about devils and, to tell you the truth, I have not yet seen one as cute as me.”

It is claimed United have offered £16m (€23.1m) for Ronaldinho with the fee rising to £19m (€27.5m), depending on his appearances for the Old Trafford outfit and also the club’s future success.

Ronaldinho is also said to receive 25% of the transfer fee as his part of the deal.