Krylia Sovetov coach Igor Osinkin says Sergei Pinyaev could eventually move to Manchester United.

The 18 year-old has trained annually with United since he was 14 years of age.

Asked if Pinyaev could yet join United, Osinkin told Sport-Express: "Today — maybe. But first he needs to go through a certain stage.

"Right now, Manchester only thinks of him for the future. There are also many bright young footballers in England, but they must go to a certain level.

"The fact that Manchester is watching him is controlled by his progress — which is good. These are additional incentives for him. But we must honestly admit that much more work needs to be done to reach the level of such a club."