Benfica have offered Kleberson an escape route from Manchester United but The Red Devils are reluctant to let their Brazilian misfit leave.
The South American has failed to justify the £7 million price-tag that accompanied his move from Atletico Paranaense and was last seen getting injured in the Carling Cup win over Arsenal.
Benfica coach Giovanni Trapattoni sees Kleberson as an alternative for top target Maxi Lopez, whose move from River Plate has stalled.
‘Trap’ wants to sign the United man on loan but Sir Alex Ferguson is not keen on the proposal.
“He is one of the best foreign midfielders,” Trapattoni told Record.
“Already, we spoke and we are going to see if we have the possibility to hire him.
“The player wants to come, the businessmen also but not the club.
“Negotiations are not always easy but the deal is not at a standstill.”
United would prefer a permanent transfer and, if they do relent and allow the midfielder to leave, it must be with at least a view to a concrete sale.
The World Cup winner is still sidelined with the ankle injury he sustained against Arsenal’s under-strength side on December 1.
