Anelka interested in United switch
Anelka has had spells at Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City
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Sunday, 03, Jun 2007 02:28
Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka has admitted he is tempted by a move to Manchester United.
The France international is demanding talks with the Trotters after being linked with a move to the Premiership champions.
Anelka, who scored 13 goals last season for Bolton, is seen as a replacement for the injury-prone Louis Saha at Old Trafford.
The 28-year-old said it would be tough to turn down an offer from Sir Alex Ferguson's side.
"You (the media) know where I want to go. You can't say no to Manchester," Anelka said.
"It's always the same four big clubs who are dominating English football. With Bolton, either we stun them all or we finish fifth or sixth.
"So yes, I want to play with one of these big four clubs, but I also want to try and help Bolton become one of the big Premiership clubs."
Anelka scored in France's 2-0 home win over Ukraine last night in their Euro 2008 qualifier.
The controversial striker added he hopes to stay at the Reebok Stadium but needs assurances over his future.
"First of all, I have to find out if Bolton want to sell me or not," Anelka said.
"I don't want to leave. I have to sit down and talk with Bolton to find out what they have planned for me.
"For the moment, it's all up in the air. But I'm sure we will be talking more soon."
Anelka, who joined Bolton for £8 million last summer, has played for eight clubs since making his debut for Paris St-Germain in 1994.
United have already splashed out nearly £50 million after landing Owen Hargreaves, Nani, and Anderson.