Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel has admitted to his admiration for Manchester United.
Witsel, speaking to Bleacher Report, has said he could one day play in the Premier League, but is not currently seeking a move.
The Belgium international, who signed for Zenit from Benfica in 2012, said: "I have always liked Manchester United from when I was young.
"I want to play in one of the top clubs in Europe one day. It's true that I like the Premier League, because it is one of the best leagues in the world, for me, together with Germany and Spain.
"It is a very good league, it is a crazy league. A lot of my colleagues play there, but we will see. I am still young, only 26. We'll see in the future."
Witsel was also asked about his relationship with Belgian compatriot Marouane Fellaini, adding: "It's really good. I played with Fellaini at Standard Liege, so I know him well."
United manager Louis van Gaal could look to bolster his midfield in January should Darren Fletcher leave, with reports in Spain claiming Valencia are interested in the Scot.