The Red Devils are looking to land him in the January transfer window
Jose Mourinho prioritized bolstering Manchester United squad in the summer transfer window after not winning a single silverware last season. They signed Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant before the transfer deadline.
However, the Portuguese was not happy with the outcome of the transfer window as he wanted few more players especially a high profile centre-back and a direct, fast winger to complete his squad.
The Red Devils have won 3 out of 5 Premier League fixtures so far this season and have struggled sometimes, both defensively and offensively.
However, it has been suggested that the manager will look to make few additions in the January transfer window to mount a Premier League title challenge and will be backed by the club.
Manchester United have submitted a bid for Lucas Paqueta according to a report of Le10Sport. The Spanish publication claims that they have lodged a €40 million bid for the player.
The Brazilian broke into the first team back in 2016 and has been a key player for the club since then, scoring 14 goals in 80 appearances.
The 21 year has old earned International recognition after impressive performances and has already won 2 caps for his nation.
Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester City, Pairs Saint-Germain, and AC Milan were also said to be keeping close tabs on him. All the five European sides have been scouting him for nearly a year now.
He has a €40 million release clause at Flamengo and the Brazilian outfit are reluctant to lower their demand for him.
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