Manchester United have joined the chase for Ajax’s serial goal scorer Luis Suarez , according to a report in The Sunday Times this morning.

Duncan Castles writes: "Sir Alex Ferguson is pursuing one of European football’s leading young forwards, Luis Suarez , as he prepares to reinforce a Manchester United attack that has yet to recover fully from the departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez."

Castles adds: "The Old Trafford manager has carefully monitored the development of the Uruguay international, inset, who at 22 already captains Ajax Amsterdam , having claimed 54 goals in 75 League appearances for the Dutch club. Suarez — also a regular scorer for his national team — has drawn comparisons to Ronaldo in his ability to play through the centre or on either flank."

Suarez has been in such impressive form last season and during 2009/2010 that United will face a major fight to secure the services of the Ajax striker. Barcelona, Manchester City, Inter Milan and AC Milan have all been linked with the Uruguayan striker.

The 22-year-old striker claimed 27 goals in 41 appearances last season and also chipped in with 16 assists. So far this season Suarez has scored 20 goals in 16 games, including six in his last four matches.

Suarez is contracted to Ajax until the end of the 2011/2012 season and has played 26 times for Uruguay, scoring nine goals.
Video evidence of Luis Suarez in action can be seen below.