Desportivo Brasil striker Bruno Gomes is preparing to join Manchester United.

The 16 year-old is set for initial trials, but expected to sign for the English giants.

He said: "It's wonderful to get this chance. I really wanted to wear the red shirt of Manchester United. I'm very happy and I hope to be officially a player of the club as soon as possible.

"Goals? To become the first Brazilian to win the top scorer in the Premier League and to win the Champions League.

"(Sir Alex) Ferguson? He's a legend of United. Everyone here respects him and to stay at his side was incredible."