Manchester United sign Lucas Evangelista rumours ‘premature’

There has been a lot of talk over the past 24 hours that Manchester United have made their move to purchase Desportivo Brasil youngster Lucas Evangelista on his 18th birthday next year. Although United do have a first-option agreement in-effect with the player, Sambafoot has been told that there has been no action taken by […]
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2012-03-24 21:20:00

There has been a lot of talk over the past 24 hours that Manchester United have made their move to purchase Desportivo Brasil youngster Lucas Evangelista on his 18th birthday next year.

Although United do have a first-option agreement in-effect with the player, Sambafoot has been told that there has been no action taken by the Old Trafford side to finalise the deal.

Lucas Evangelista, 17, currently trains with the Manchester United ranks twice-a-year alongside several Desportivo Brasil colleagues, but speculation of a deal increased after recent interest from Fluminense.

The powerful midfielder was one of the stand-out performers at this year’s Copa São Paulo, despite being eighteen months younger than many of the competitors.

He may well link-up with Manchester United in the future, but hold fire on the celebrations for now.

Lucas and two colleagues are currently in Manchester for two weeks for their latest training-camp.

 

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