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Manchester have been linked with Sporting Lisbon centre-back Eduardo Quaresma, reports claim. The Portugal Under-19 international has also attracted interest from several European heavyweights.
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Quaresma arrived at Sporting Lisbon in 2011 from G.D. Fabril's academy and has risen through the ranks over the past nine years.
The 18-year-old has been playing for Sporting's Under-23 squad but the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim has seen him join the first team.
Quaresma made his senior debut on June 4 during a 2-2 draw with Vitoria and he's been a regular ever since - making eight appearances.
And his exploits have attracted the attention of some major clubs.
Goal claim Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Juventus, Inter and Atletico Madrid have all been linked with the talented right-sided central defender.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could have an advantage with Quaresma signed to Unique Sports Management - the same agency who represent Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe.
Sporting are apparently determined to keep their sought-after star at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.
The Portuguese club rejected AC Milan's offer of £4.5million plus Uruguayan international Diego Laxalt in May.
And subsequently tied Quaresma to a five-year deal which expires in June 2025 and includes a £40.9m release clause.
"This renewal only shows that the club believes in me and that I believe in the club. We will stay together for a few more years," Quaresma said after signing his deal.
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