Ronaldinho stakes Man Utd claims
Ronaldinho would cost about £15m
Ronaldinho has reiterated his desire to join Manchester United from Paris St Germain.
The Brazilian star has already said it would be a " tremendous honour" to move to Old Trafford and that he would welcome the switch if the two clubs can agree a deal.
And he now seems further set on a move to England after talking to fellow countryman Gilberto Silva who plays for Arsenal.
" I admire Manchester United," said Ronaldinho, in an interview with the Independent on Sunday.
" And I love watching them play. Of course I would like to be at a great club like that - anybody would.
It´s like being a kid in a pool: you just want to jump in
Ronaldinho on the Champions League
" The idea of joining Manchester United makes me dream, because they are a big, successful club and play my kind of football.
" I have a burning desire to be involved with a club that plays big games all the time."
Gilberto moved to Arsenal in summer 2002 and has been singing the praises of the Premiership to Ronaldinho.
" I often watch my great friend Gilberto Silva on TV and I´m really proud of him, because he has proved that Brazilian players can adapt to the rigours of the Premier League," added Ronaldinho.
" When I see him with Brazil, he tells me of all the great times he is having in England."
Ronaldinho has three years left on his PSG contract and is likely to cost United about £15m.
United would also have to sort out the issue of Ronaldinho´s image rights in any transfer.
But the prospect of playing in the Champions League is another bargaining chip United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has in his favour, especially considering Ronaldinho´s desire to play in the competition.
He said: " I must admit that I look at that competition and it makes me desperate to get involved. It´s like being a kid in a pool: you just want to jump in."