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Manchester United have renewed their curiosity in Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, as per stories.
Final month, The Peoples Individual relayed a report claiming United are eyeing a transfer for John, however the solutions of a transfer to Outdated Trafford shortly simmered down.
Nonetheless, the Brazilian’s exploits within the Membership World Cup has as soon as once more raised the eyebrows of United officers.
In accordance with journalist André Hernan (by way of Sport Witness), United’s scout watched the Botafogo star in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain and Palmeiras.
The 29-year-old delivered a resilient efficiency in opposition to the Champions League winners and stored a clear sheet in his facet’s outstanding 1-0 win.
Nonetheless, it was his imposing presence between the sticks in opposition to Palmeiras late in June that actually “caught consideration”.
Palmeiras knocked Botafogo out of the competitors however John did sufficient to place himself again on United’s switch want record.
As per stories in Brazil, United are getting ready for Andre Onana’s departure and John is being thought of as a possible alternative for the Cameroon worldwide.
The ex-Inter Milan star has often delivered inconsistent performances over the past two seasons in England.
It’s understood that John’s launch clause, believed to be €7.4m, has performed a key function in reigniting United’s curiosity.
It have to be famous that a number of stories in England have steered Onana intends to combat for his place below Ruben Amorim subsequent season, making the chance of an exit distant.
Nonetheless, contemplating John’s discount price ticket, it will make sense for United to usher in the Brazilian shot-stopper as Onana’s competitors for the beginning spot, particularly as Altay Bayındır has confirmed to be an underwhelming second-choice possibility.
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