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24th Feb 2016

Reports this morning claiming Manchester United have agreed deal to sign Portuguese wonderkid

SportsJOE

More Ronaldo or Nani? Or Bebé?

Reports in Portugal are suggesting that Manchester United and Benfica have come to an agreement over the signature of Renato Sanches.

The 18-year-old midfielder is one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe and it is said that both clubs have reached a non-formal “gentleman’s agreement” over the player.

Record, a newspaper in Portugal, claim that an agreed fee has not yet been reached but that they expect United to fork out in excess of €40m for the underage international.

The signing of Anthony Martial and the money it required in the summer once raised an eyebrow around Old Trafford but the French man has since turned out to be an absolute find by Louis van Gaal and one of the odd bright sparks in an otherwise dull season.

If United are to get their man though, they should be willing to open the cheque book.

Here he is setting up a goal last week.