Manchester United are reportedly ready to sign the next Neymar to turn their season around.
The Red Devils had a difficult start to the season, losing four of their six games in all competitions. Last weekend saw a demoralizing defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, followed by a defeat in the Champions League away to Bayern Munich.
Manager Erik Ten Hag has admitted that injuries have left him unable to field his best possible squad – and with absences piling up and form declining, it looks like new additions may be necessary in January.
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes looks dejected after the team’s defeat in the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion (Credit: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
According to a report by Transfers about the Manchester Evening NewsManchester United are preparing an offer for prodigy Marcos Leonardo.
The 20-year-old burst onto the stage at Santos and was celebrated across the board as the Brazilian club’s newest superstar, following in the footsteps of players like Neymar, Robinho and Santos. The likes of Arsenal and Barcelona have been linked with moves.
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The Brazilian plays on the left or forward, meaning he could certainly provide cover for the likes of Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund. Signing a star from Brazil will undoubtedly also enable United to pay a fair price, rather than the inflated transfer fee they have been used to of late.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claimed that Leonardo was wanted by United back in August, with the star having been compared to Neymar in the past for his precocious talents.
Santos’ Marcos Leonardo is wanted by Manchester United (Image credit: Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)
Leonardo was ranked FFTs List of the most exciting teenagers in the world in early 2024.
Leonardo is appreciated by Transfer market be worth 17 million euros.
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2023-09-23 02:49:59
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