MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing to battle Liverpool for £10million Portuguese prodigy Nuno Mendes.
The Under-19 international has shone with Sporting Lisbon’s youth side this season.
Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has shown interest in the left-back, who was recommended by ex-United and Sporting star Nani.
But Anfield chief Jurgen Klopp has now joined the race for Mendes’ signature by having him watched last week.
The 18-year-old made an impressive senior debut in Sporting’s 2-0 Primeira Liga win over Tondela on Thursday.
Mendes helped win the penalty for their second goal, and played the full 90 minutes.
The next day Sporting handed him a new contract, until 2025, which contains a £40m release clause.
However the Lisbon outfit would likely in reality accept a fraction of that amount for their home-grown youngster.
Mendes has won five Under-19 caps, and has represented Portugal 14 times in all from U16 level upwards.
Klopp is understood to be seeking a back-up for Andy Robertson next season.
And Kop officials could now open talks with their Sporting counterparts for Mendes, who is noted for his pace and attacking intent.
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