Fergie’s £16m Ogbonna

Sir Alex Ferguson has been told he must cough up at least £16million to land centre-back Angelo Ogbonna from Torino.

The Manchester United boss has been tracking Ogbonna since the start of the Serie A season — with Old Trafford scouts running regular checks on the defender.

Torino’s sporting director Gianluca Petrachi confirmed: “I guarantee there are observers of many foreign clubs who follow our games, including United’s scouts.

“Most of the time they come just to see Ogbonna because he is a player who has great potential.

“Last year we refused £10m for him but it is clear he is worth more than £16m.

“Angelo has the desire to do better but I believe he should continue to grow with Torino.”

Ogbonna, 24, was part of Italy’s Euro 2012 squad after helping Torino storm to promotion.