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Manchester United have massively boosted their ahead choices this summer time, bringing in Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko to extend their firepower after a dismal season in entrance of purpose.
Striker Rasmus Hojlund seems to be set to be the autumn man from this aggressive recruitment drive, with Napoli now in pole place to carry him again to Italy.
However this churn within the ahead line has not stopped the Pink Devils sending scouts out throughout the globe in quest of the following prime abilities.
Ricardo Mathias on the radar
Earlier this month United reportedly had scouts in attendance in Brazil to take a look at Internacional starlet Ricardo Mathias.
The younger Brazilian striker featured in a 1-1 draw in opposition to Fluminense, and United weren’t the one aspect to have talent-spotters intently watching the 19-year-old.
Since then he has scored twice within the league and grow to be a starter for his aspect, having made the step as much as the primary workforce final season when he bagged one purpose in six video games.
Internacional are having a troublesome season thus far, sitting twelfth in a league of 20.
Al Nassr make a transfer
However United’s hopes of bringing the Brazilian prodigy on board might have been dashed by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Professional League aspect, Al Nassr.
Globo Esporte report that the ultra-rich outfit have made an strategy for the teen, and that his present membership have confirmed they’ve obtained a proposal.
They be aware that “the worth of the potential deal has not been disclosed” however are assured that the participant has “caught the attention of Cristiano Ronaldo’s membership”.
Whereas no figures are connected to Al Nassr’s reported supply, the Brazilian outlet clarify that final winter Mathias renewed his contract till 2028 and that it comprises a €65m launch clause.
It means that this was inserted to fend off curiosity from Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, whose scouts have been additionally current for the Fluminense match United had eyes at.
If Mathias continues his meteoric rise it’s possible he’ll depart Brazil sooner relatively than later, however it stays to be seen if he will likely be tempted by the attract of enjoying alongside Ronaldo or maintain out for a swap to a European membership.
Function picture Ernesto Ryan by way of Getty Photos
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