Voted Norwegian player of the year in 1995/96.

Previously played for Clausengen and moved to Manchester United from Molde in 1996 for a bargain £1.5m.

Despite his phenomenal goal scoring achievements he has struggled to play first team football and transfer speculation continues to mount.

His outstanding pace and composure in a crowded penalty box has helped him score some important goals but coach Semb has warned the young striker the substitutes bench will not help his international cause.

Made his Norwegian debut against Jamaica in November 1995 and is likely to be given the opportunity to terrorise many of Europe's finest defenders this summer.