Manchester United midfielder Anderson believes he could be the player to step up and replace the retired Paul Scholes.

Sir Alex Ferguson is believed to be in the market for a midfielder to fill the void that Scholes has left, with Inter playmaker Wesley Sneijder heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.

With Owen Hargreaves having also left the club after another injury-plagued season, Luka Modric and Samir Nasri are also reportedly targets for the Red Devils.

However, Brazil international Anderson believes the squad has enough quality already to cope with the loss of Scholes.

He told Sky Sports News: “Scholes was one player where I learn a lot, he was unbelievable and for me the best midfielder in the world.

“Scholes was amazing, a legend, but it means more opportunity, more space for me.

“I think Scholes was very important for the team as he had amazing quality, but I think everyone together can take his position.”

United chief executive David Gill revealed on Monday that the club are still in the market for one more player.

Roma’s Mirko Vucinic and Shakhtar’s Douglas Costa have also been linked with moves to Old Trafford as the club look to defend their Premier League crown.