Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson is ready to groom new signing Park Ji-sung as successor to Ryan Giggs.

Park was lured to Old Trafford from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven and Scottish tactician Ferguson has already outlined his plans for the South Korean.

Giggs has starred for United for over a decade, but the Welsh wizard may now have a challenger for his role on the left flank.

"You've got to look at the age of Ryan Giggs at 31," said Ferguson.

"You think of Ryan going up and down that left wing for the past 15 years and no player in the Premier Division has lasted that long and done what he has achieved in that period.

"We have to view that very importantly and I think Ji-sung will give us fantastic energy and speed on either side."

Ferguson feels Park's versatility will be a huge asset to The Red Devils.

"The games he impressed me most with PSV were when he played on the left-hand side and came infield so I will start with him there to begin with and see how he develops," added Ferguson.

"But Guus Hiddink said to me that he is improving every day so it's a great option for me. He is quick, has fantastic energy and is good in the air so the options are varied.

"He's a very mobile player and very quick. He has fantastic energy and to get players with that quality with the speed of the game is a real asset."

Park has set his sights on helping the club return to the top of the tree both domestically and in Europe.

"I hope I can lead the team to win the Champions League and the Premier League," said Park. "I am confident that I can play in any position where I am needed.

"A lot of Korean fans believe Manchester United are one of the best teams in the world and they have shown a lot of interest in me signing for the club.

"Of course, there is pressure being with a team like Manchester United and pressure from the fans (in South Korea) but I think I can overcome that and perform to expectations."

Editor: Donald