Zenit ready to make move for Man United target

Zenit St Petersburg are ready to make their move for Manchester United target Manolo Gabbiadini this January.

The 21-year-old striker has been monitored by scouts from Old Trafford ever since he broke through at Atalanta in 2010.

But Juventus won the race to land him in August 2012 - agreeing a co-ownership agreement with his boyhood club.

He impressed during a season-long loan at Bologna last term - which prompted Sampdoria to buy 50 per cent of his registration rights from Atalanta in July.

He has scored two Serie A goals in his first seven outings for them and now, according to reports in Russia, he could be on the move yet again.

Zenit manager Luciano Spalletti wants to sign a new striker in the January transfer window and his compatriot Gabbiadini is high on his list.

He is still yet to appear for Juve - who are co-owners of him - and they may be ready to cash in on him, although Sampdoria do not want to lose him.

It has been suggested that Zenit, who are flying at the top of the Russian Premier League, reckon they could get their man for around £10m.