Kleberson jets in for medical

Brazil midfielder Kleberson flew to England today from Sao Paolo and looks set to sign for Manchester United if he passes a medical.

The World Cup winner last night left his Atletico Paranaense team-mates in Sao Paulo, where he had been due to play in a Campeonato Brasileiro match tomorrow, and caught a flight to London.

Paranaense president Mario Celso Petraglia has been in England during the last week negotiating with a number of Premiership clubs but United are believed to have won the race in a deal reported to be worth £6.8 million.

Kleberson said: "It's a dream for me to play in England. I believe I'm ready for this challenge. Gilberto Silva of Arsenal talks of how well contested the matches are in the Premiership. In Brazil, the game is more based on individual skills. In England, teams play quicker and with more tactical awareness.

"All people yearn for new conquests. I have conquered everything with Atletico. I started at the club where I grew up and conquered all the challenges.

"I was champion of the Brazilian state and I won the World Cup while representing the colours of Atletico. But I believe that my next objective is Europe."

Kleberson would be the first Brazilian to sign for United but could soon be joined by international team-mate Ronaldinho, who is on the verge of sealing a transfer to Old Trafford from Paris St Germain.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta revealed yesterday he would not get involved in an auction with United to sign Ronaldinho. Laporta said: "We made a major offer which is on the table at PSG and we expected an answer on Tuesday which did not arrive.

"We have given our final offer to PSG and we're sticking with it."