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Manchester United reportedly sent a scouting party to Portugal giants Porto in action against Chaves, with 17-year-old winger Goncalo Sousa potentially the primary subject of their interest.
United have a rich history of securing the best young talents from around the world and nurturing them to potentially become world-class superstars.
The 20-time English champions have signed a Porto wonderkid before. In the summer of 2018, the club announced the arrival of a 19-year-old Diogo Dalot from the Dragos in a deal worth around £19m.
In recent months, the Red Devils have ramped up their scouting missions with reports regularly claiming that the club’s representatives attend games in South America and across Europe, including Portugal, to unearth relatively unknown gems.
According to The Daily Mail, it seems like United’s attention is now on Porto’s Sousa.
The newspaper reports, “United had scouts in Portugal on Saturday to see FC Porto win 3-0 away at Chaves.”
“Maybe it had something to do with 17-year-old winger Goncalo Sousa making his first-team debut as an 83rd-minute substitute.”
“The exciting young winger has attracted plenty of interest from around Europe with his performances in the UEFA Youth League, and that will only increase now he is stepping up to play for the senior side.”
The Portugal U18s international predominantly plays on the right wing although he can play on the left flank or even in attacking midfield if required.
In Liga Sabseg this term, Sousa has made 19 appearances and in that period, has managed one goal and as many assists.
It’s in the UEFA Youth League that the Ermesinde-born forward has really shone and made his mark. In the competition, he has notched two goals and two assists in nine games.
Earlier this year in January, Sousa extended his contract with Porto for another three years, meaning his terms expire in 2027.
He put pen to paper on a three-year deal because he’s still a minor and rules prevent him from agreeing to any arrangement longer than that.
Transfermrkt value him at just €1.25m – a sum that United certainly wouldn’t have any trouble parting with if they do end up pursuing him.
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