Man United identify Cristiano Ronaldo replacement if star forward leaves
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Fulham are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign forgotten Manchester United midfielder, Andreas Pereira.
The Brazilian has not featured for the Red Devils for nearly two years now, with his last appearance for the club coming back in August 2020.
At the time, Pereira came on as a substitute during a Europa League clash pitting United and LASK.
Man United identify Cristiano Ronaldo replacement if star forward leaves
FootballHe was later shipped out on loan to Italian side, Lazio, for the 2020-21 season before he linked up with Flamengo last summer.
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According to The Sun, the midfielder was initially expected to make his Flamengo stay permanent, but the Brazilian club opted against the move.
The 29-year-old is now back in England after the expiry of his loan spell with Flamengo as he ponders his future.
BBC Sport now claims that he is set to continue playing in the Premier League after United agreed to sell him to Fulham.
It is understood that the Cottagers who were recently promoted to the top flight will pay an initial £8m, with a further £2m to be paid in add-ons to acquire the services of the Man United star.
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FootballThe transfer deal is said to be close to being finalised, with Pereira expected to pen a three-year deal with the Cottagers.
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United have reportedly identified Serge Gnabry as the ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has been linked with a move away this summer, with reports claiming the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has asked United to let him depart.
Gnabry, on the other hand, is as well said to be looking to leave Bayern Munich after he turned down a new deal with the Bavarians.