No United approach for Italian - agent

Manchester United have not made an approach for Sampdoria striker Fabio Quagliarella but are interested in the Italian international, according to his agent.

Reports have linked the 23-year-old with a move to Old Trafford but Quagliarella’s agent Silvio Pagliari said no direct contact had been made so far.

Pagliari told BBC Sport: “I know there’s some interest from Manchester United. I’m very proud of it, as he is. But United have had no contact with me or with Sampdoria.

“He’d be keen on playing in England, for sure. We have many things to think of, as many big clubs in Italy too are interest in a player like Fabio.

“We can talk about Inter Milan, Juventus, Manchester United, Chelsea – this is no problem for the player as they are all massive clubs.”