By Chris O'Brien
April 4 2005

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Mario Regueiro, the highly-rated Uruguayan international. The left-winger has been on top form for Racing Santander this season and is attracting interest from a number of top clubs as his contract reaches its climax.

With memories of South American flop Diego Forlan still fresh on the minds of most Manchester United supporters, the news that another Uruguayan has been linked with a move to Old Trafford is unlikely to be met with major excitement. Nevertheless, rumour suggest that Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in bringing Mario Regueiro to Lancashire having sent several scouts to monitor the progress of the left winger.

Regueiro is currently playing his football in Spain for Racing Santander and has impressed in La Liga this term with 8 goals to his name plus a hatful of assists. His contract is believed to be up at the end of the season, and the 26-year-olds agent is believed to have been inundated with calls from top clubs, including the Red Devils, about his availability on a free transfer over the summer.

The link will add further weight to rumours regarding the future of Ryan Giggs. The Welshman, approaching 31-years-of-age, has still not penned a new deal at United and could still leave the club at the end of the season. Speculation is furious about Giggs' future, with a number of Premiership clubs watching the situation very closely.