Portsmouth midfield ace Sulley Muntari admits he dreams of playing for Manchester United. Ghana midfield star Muntari almost went to United at 17 but he could not get a work permit.

Now the ?7million Pompey ace still wants to sign for the Red Devils - with Liverpool and Spain's Valencia also interested.

Muntari revealed: "I nearly joined Manchester United as a kid. I want to play for the best team in England.

"I am happy at Portsmouth but let's see what happens in the future."