Manchester United could be taken to UEFA over their move for Fiorentina youngster Michele Fornasier.

The Independent says Fornasier is 16 next week and already established at United, having played for them during the Milk Cup tournament in Northern Ireland this month.

United have subsequently offered the defender a contract, much to the displeasure of Fiorentina, who, under Italian rules, are unable to sign players until their 16th birthday. It was the same loophole which enabled United to sign Federico Macheda from Lazio two years ago, incurring the wrath of the Italian side when he burst into the United first team last season.