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Manchester United make Brazilian appointment in transfer power grab
MANCHESTER UNITED have expanded their scouting network in South America with the appointment of former Brazil chief scout Paulo Henrique Xavier.
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Manchester United have scouts employed across the world to unearth the next big talents and bring them to Old Trafford.
And after the recent successes of Brazilian youngsters moving to the Premier League - with Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus the latest in a long line of arrivals - United look set to get in on the act.
Xavier became available after being sacked by Brazil following the national team’s failure to reach the Under-20 World Cup last month.
And United hope the fresh appointment will put an end to their past misfortunes in the Brazilian transfer market.
United infamously signed Brazilian youngsters Kleberson and Anderson under manager Sir Alex Ferguson, with neither player making any particular impact at Old Trafford.
Brazilian brothers Rafael and Fabio Da Silva both made the first team at United but former manager Louis van Gaal signed off on their departures.
Manchester United have appointed a new scout to oversee their network in Brazil
Former Manchester United defender Rafael was a rare Brazilian success story at Old Trafford
Brazilian Anderson was a £27m flop signing from Porto
United’s sole Brazilian player, 21-year-old Andreas Pereira, is currently on loan at La Liga outfit Granada.
He has scored four goals in 27 appearances for the Spanish side this season.
United do have success in bringing other South Americans to Old Trafford however, with Argentine Carlos Tevez and Ecuador’s Antonio Valencia both highly influential in bringing glory to the red half of Manchester.
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