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Manchester United might want to act quick in the event that they hope to have any probability of signing high-flying Santos striker Marcos Leonardo.
The 20 12 months outdated was a vital attacker for the Brazilian membership in 2023, scoring 13 targets in 31 Brazilian Série A appearances and three targets in 4 matches within the Copa do Brasil (Transfermarkt).
Nonetheless, his sturdy performances weren’t sufficient to stop Santos from being relegated for the primary time of their historical past.
Close to the tip of this previous summer time, The Peoples Particular person reported that United have been within the younger Brazilian.
In November, Leonardo’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, revealed that the striker had turn out to be desirous about securing a switch to a European membership as quickly because the January switch window opens.
“Already within the earlier switch market he had the potential of being bought, however Santos’ sporting scenario was very specific,” Pimenta defined, referring to Santos’ relegation battle.
“However the time has come to maneuver. He needs to have a European expertise and his time will come this winter,” Pimenta concluded.
In November, it was reported that Santos have been ready to permit Leonardo to depart the membership, reducing their asking price from his launch clause value €100 million to only €18 million.
With earlier experiences suggesting that United would face competitors to signal Leonardo from the likes of AS Roma, this declare seems to be ringing true.
Portuguese newspaper File (Web page 5) reported that Benfica are within the means of making ready an official supply for Leonardo.
Ought to this report show correct, United would wish to behave quick in the event that they hope to have any hope of signing the promising rising star at what’s a cut price value.
Nonetheless, United’s sights could also be centered elsewhere, with the membership reportedly wanting on the likes of Paulo Dybala as effectively.
