MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly made a transfer enquiry for Sporting Lisbon’s top scorer Pedro Goncalves.
As the transfer deadline edges closer, United are said to be tracking Goncalves, 22, according to Portuguese outlet Record.
Record also claim that the Red Devils had an initial bid for the midfielder rejected by Lisbon last month.
The Portuguese league leaders reportedly rebuffed United’s approach as they want their talisman to stay put until the end of the season at least.
It has been said that Gonclaves shares the same stance as his club, and wants to propel them to the league trophy.
He’s contracted to Lisbon until 2025, but has a release clause of £53m, which United are reportedly willing to meet.
In January 2020, United signed Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon in a £55million deal and he has been a revelation at Old Trafford.
United chiefs hope Goncalves, 22, could make a similar impact.
Goncalves has been in stunning form this season, scoring 12 goals and providing three assists in all competitions this season.
The Portuguese midfielder, who spent two seasons at Wolves, scored 10 times in six games consecutively earlier this season on a scintillating run.
His performances have caught the eye of United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who believes he could be an asset in the club’s assault on the Premier League title.
But they will have to fend off interest from bitter rivals Liverpool who are also said to interested in the midfield maestro.
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The Red Devils have developed a good relationship with Lisbon and have first refusal on their youngster Luis Gomes, 16, dubbed the new ‘Luis Figo.’
They were also heavily-linked with Lisbon pair, Nuno Mendes and Eduardo Quaresma, last summer but the deals didn’t materialise.
