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Lazio ace Felipe Anderson ‘dreams’ of Manchester United transfer
LAZIO winger Felipe Anderson says he still dreams about joining Manchester United.
Felipe Anderson - 5 things you need to know
In February 2016, reports in Italy claimed Anderson would join Manchester United for £47m in the summer.
However no deal between Lazio and United ever occurred and the Brazilian remained at the Stadio Olympico.
This season the 24-year-old had a mixed campaign, making 41 appearances in all competition and only scoring five goals.
Nevertheless, Anderson insists United were interested in him, telling Sport TV: “Two years ago, yes.
"After my season that was very good in the second year, there has always been a lot of speculation.
Every player dreams of playing for a team like United
"It ends up that the player begins to think a lot about it and the focus goes away a little.
“In the last two years, I leave it with my sister who takes care of my things, with my agents.
"I’m enjoying my vacation now, I don’t even want to think about it.
Felipe Anderson is still hopeful of playing for Manchester United
"Of course it’s my career, my future, but I know the work I’ve done, and even what I have to do on vacation, take care of myself.
“Because if an opportunity shows up, or when I present myself at Lazio, I have to present myself very well.”
When asked if he was disappointed his proposed move to United collapsed, he added: “Every player dreams of playing for a team like United.”
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