Midfielder convinced his club won’t block ‘dream’ Manchester United move

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Mjallby AIF midfielder Otto Rosengren has indicated that a move to Manchester United would be a ‘dream’ but insists that there are no ‘concrete’ talks yet with the Old Trafford outfit. 

The Sweden U21 international could hardly hide his surprise when learning that Manchester United had sent scouts to watch him in action a couple of weeks ago.

Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils, according to Mjallby AIF director Hans Larsson, are keeping tabs on 20-year-old Rosengren; one of the most promising young midfielders anywhere in Scandinavia.

“I didn’t know that (Manchester United) was here. I didn’t even know they had been to Strandvallen (Mjallby’s stadium)!” Rosengren smiles. 

“I was shocked when I read about it. They said that United are scouting me, I was a bit shocked.”

Rosengren, who can play in central midfield or wide on the left-hand side, has been labelled an ‘absolutely fantastic’ talent by head coach Anders Torstensson; his ‘poise, physique and confidence’ catching the eye.

And the son of Mjallby icon Patrik Rosengren admits that a move to a bonafide European powerhouse such as Man United would be a ‘dream’; his current employers unlikely to stand in his way.

Is Otto Rosengren on his way to Manchester United?

“Of course, I want to. It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was little, to play in a big league,” Rosengren tells Goteborgs Posten.

“If I want to (leave), I don’t think Mjallby will stop me.

“It’s just fun to be noticed by other clubs. There is nothing concrete, just interest. For me, it’s (important) just to focus on doing well. That’s why (the scouts) come and check. It’s just a matter of continuing on that track.”

Rosengren, if he did follow in the footsteps of fellow Swedes Henrik Larssen, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Elanga, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jesper Blomqvist, would find himself working under a coach in Erik ten Hag who boasts an impressive track record when it comes to developing exciting, technically-gifted youngsters.

Rosengren, meanwhile, prides himself upon his footballing intelligence on and off the ball.

“(My big strength is) my understanding of the game,” he adds. “I can also read the game pretty well. It is important when you are not the biggest on the field. You need to be ahead of everyone else.

“That’s how it’s been for me all these years, and I’ve worked a lot on it.

“I’m the one who likes to have a lot of the ball, and create chances for the team. I am quite quick and witty.”