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Man United lining up £26m striker move: Club source discusses interest
MANCHESTER UNITED may have their work cut out to land Brazilian sensation Vinicius Junior, according to reports.
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The 16-year-old, who is one of Brazil's most highly-rated teenagers, has been likened to Neymar.
His performances at the Copinha - the country's U20 tournament - has caught the eye.
Reports in Spain have suggested Arsenal are keeping an eye on the Flamengo striker.
Jose Mourinho is keen on signing Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior has been likened to Neymar
At that point, the Englishman, who thought it was going to be a piece of cake, left and didn't return
But according to The Independent, Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are pondering a deal for the player who has a £26m buy-out clause.
However, the report suggests United have already seen an attempt to secure first option on any eventual transfer rejected.
And former Flamengo president Kleber Leite, has revealed the true extent of United's interest after speaking to the club's general director, Fred Luz.
Arsene Wenger is also keeping tabs on Vinicius Junior
"[Luz] told me that he was contacted a while ago by a representative of Manchester United, who wanted to discuss the possibility of them having priority for a transfer," Leite told the paper.
"The talks didn't get far, because Fred Luz told them plainly that future discussions would depend on the immediate payment of a sum that would give them priority among offers of equal value.
"At that point, the Englishman, who thought it was going to be a piece of cake, left and didn't return."
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