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I could be versatile enough for Manchester United claims Liverpool target Everton Ribeiro
EVERTON RIBEIRO believes he could solve Manchester United's midfield problems should they plot a move for him in January.
United have been heavily linked with a move for the Cruzeiro star in recent weeks, and is also a mooted target for Liverpool.
The 24-year-old has caught the eye with some stirring displays and guided his side to the Brazilian title.
Ribeiro's stock has risen and is thought that a fee in the region of £15 million would be enough to snaffle him.
Though no offers have come in for Ribeiro, he believes he would be versatile enough to play for United.
"I already watch the Premier League games," Ribeiro told ESPN Brasil.
"They are great teams that play in Europe. They are the dream of any player.
"I feel I am ready to play in any part of the world. If you play for Cruzeiro, you can play in any place.
"United have Kagawa, Rooney, De Gea is the goalkeeper. I know them very well because I play with them a lot in video games as they are a great team. You play it one day after the other and know the players even better.
"I would fit in any part of the midfield. I would do well as a playmaker to support the attack."
And he admits it would be great to play alongside Robin van Persie or Wayne Rooney if the opportunity presented itself.
"It would be great. I let my agent and Cruzeiro talk about that," he added.
"When they feel it's good for both parties, they will let me know. I'll see and we'll analyse everything."