Ghanaian international midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah became a target transfer, Manchester United reported to La Gazzetta dello Sport on Thursday.

According to the Italian magazine Asamoah was monitored in action on the Serie A before signing the player who was rated at £8 million ($12.8mn) by Udinese.

Most Promising African Player in 2010, Asamoah who joined Udinese in 2009 has four years remaining in his contract with the Little Zebras.