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Manchester United Transfer News: Jesper Karlsson Interest Confirmed Amid Rumours

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Swedish teenager Jesper Karlsson has been confirmed as a Manchester United target by Falkenberg sporting director Hakan Nilsson.

Per Swedish outlet Aftonbladet (via ESPN FC's Arindam Rej), the Premier League giants have scouted the 18-year-old talent, who can play either as a forward or on the right flank and has been compared to compatriot and United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

In Aftonbladet's report, Nilsson also confirmed that United have contacted Falkenberg about the youngster, along with other major clubs: "They've expressed their interest. Them and several other big clubs. I'm not speculating about anything at this stage.