MASON GREENWOOD has revealed he wants to be as good as Robin van Persie one day.
The 18-year-old has drawn comparisons to the former Manchester United striker with his style of play this season.
Van Persie, who won the Premier League with United in 2013, previously joked that Greenwood tries to copy him.
He said: “I think he will be very good because during every game he tries to copy me.
“My style, my technique, my left foot, my way of finishing… so, I’m sure he will end up there [like me].”
Greenwood has now revealed that he plans to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Dutchman at Old Trafford.
He told the Premier League: “I like taking people on, doing skills.
“Obviously people think that I’m similar to Van Persie, so I want to be like him one day.”
The England Under-21 international has only started two Premier League games for the Red Devils this season.
But he has proved his potential with 10 goals in 32 appearances in all competitions.
Greenwood has attracted interest from a host of clubs, but he has snubbed approaches from a host of top agents to keep his dad in charge of his contract dealings.
