Santos midfielder Yeferson Soteldo says he would sign a lifetime contract with Manchester United.

The 22-year-old, who represents Venezuela at international level, was linked with a move to Everton during the January transfer window.

"I don't like rumours, I have my whole family in Venezuela. I want to finish this stage at Santos by December, win the Copa Libertadores and whatever is possible and then take another step," he told Gazeta Esportiva.

"I always dreamed of playing for Manchester United, the dream remains intact.

"There are many steps to get there, but I feel I can. I want to go to Europe, but not to go and come back.

"I want to go and pursue my career with greater success. I feel like I'm prepared and I have to wait for the right moment to do it."

He added: "I've been following Cristiano Ronaldo since I was a child, I saw him at Manchester United and that's why my love and desire to play at Old Trafford.

"I would choose them easy. I would sign a lifetime contract."