Man Utd launches campaign to sign the "Russian Messi".

Manchester United are reportedly willing to spend up to £18 million to secure the signature of young midfielder Alan Dzagoev, who currently plays for CSKA Moscow.

With his highly effective scouting system operating across Europe, manager Alex Ferguson discovered the 21-year-old talent of CSKA Moscow, Alan Dzagoev.

Possessing a playing style similar to Barcelona superstar Messi, Alan Dzagoev has excellent goal-scoring ability despite playing in midfield.

Russian Messi catches the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Russian club is currently willing to let Dzagoev go for £18 million. Manager Alex Ferguson is reportedly also willing to meet that price to sign Dzagoev. Besides Manchester United, Juventus and PSG are also very keen to acquire the CSKA Moscow midfielder.

Alan Dzagoev impressed Sir Alex Ferguson back in 2009 when the Russian team faced Manchester United in the Champions League. Not only did he display excellent form, but Dzagoev also scored against Man Utd at Old Trafford.

In the last two years, manager Alex Ferguson has placed a strong emphasis on recruiting young talent. Players like Javier Hernandez, David de Gea, Chris Smalling, and Phil Jones have all joined the Red Devils. In the transfer market, the Scottish manager seems to prefer investing in emerging talents rather than spending money on older, experienced, and established players.

Currently, Manchester United's midfield is lacking an attacking midfielder. The Scottish manager has targeted Modric and Sneijder as the catalysts for the Red Devils' attacks. However, with the trend towards rejuvenating the squad, Alan Dzagoev is not a bad option for manager Alex Ferguson.

According to Bongdaso.com