ANDREAS PEREIRA has been told he is part of new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s plans, reports suggest.
Pereira hasn’t played for United since June 2020 as he spent the last two seasons on loan at Lazio and Flamengo most recently.
According to Yahoo Brasil, however, the midfielder will be given one more opportunity to shine at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils’ football director John Murtough has reportedly contacted the Brazil international to inform him Ten Hag believes he “fits the desired squad profile”.
It has also been claimed that the Dutch tactician will soon contact the 26-year-old and discuss plans for next season.
United are currently not keen on selling Pereira to Flamengo in the summer even though his contract runs out next year.
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The versatile midfielder almost joined the Brazilian outfit on a permanent basis but a move stalled due to the club’s concerns over his performances.
The Brazilian fell out of favour after a costly error that caused his side to lose the Copa Libertadores final to rivals Palmeiras.
Ten Hag needs additions in midfield amid Nemanja Matic’s, Jesse Lingard’s and Paul Pogba’s departures.
The 52-year-old is also monitoring Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, while reports suggest he is eyeing Chelsea talisman N’Golo Kante and Ajax ace Edson Alvarez.
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Pereira hasn’t been able to convince United to hold on to him ever since his arrival from PSV Eindhoven in 2011.
Even though the he earned a senior call-up three years later he has been loaned around to Granada, Valencia and of course Lazio as well as Flamengo.
All in all, Pereira has managed a total of four goals and five assists in 75 appearances across all competitions.
