ANDREAS PEREIRA will be given a chance to impress new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag during pre season, according to reports.
The Brazilian hasn’t played competitively for the Red Devils since 2020, having spent the last two seasons on loan at Lazio and Flamengo.
Andreas Pereira spent last season on loan at Flamengo
A permanent deal to the latter has fallen through, with Pereira now due to join up with United for pre season next month.
According to ESPN, the 26-year-old has been told that he will given an opportunity to shine during the Red Devils’ tour of Thailand and Australia.
Ten Hag’s new team will play matches against Liverpool, Melbourne Victory, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid – with Pereira set to feature.
The midfielder has made 75 first team appearances for United, including 40 during the 2019-20 campaign.
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Should he fail to impress, Pereira could still leave Old Trafford this summer.
He has received interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
It’s claimed that Pereira is interested in working with boss Jorge Jesus.
United will consider offers of around £7m for the one-cap ace, who has one year remaining on his contract.
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Benfica are also interested in Pereira, and are set to have a huge cash windfall.
The Portuguese side will sell forward Darwin Nunez, with Liverpool in the driving seat to secure the £86m star’s signature.
Nunez, 22, has also been of interest to United – but the Uruguayan wants to play at Anfield.
