Moura's Man Utd move not a done deal yet

Sao Paulo president determined to hold onto the Brazil starlet

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Lucas Moura could hold key to Manchester United's title bid. (AFP)

Sao Paulo president Juvenal Juvencio has no intention of selling Brazil star Lucas Moura, Brazilian daily Globo reported.

Despite Sir Alex Ferguson revealing that both clubs have agreed a £26 million deal for the Brazil wonderkid, it is not a done deal yet.

Moura's representative has now claimed that the proposed move is on the rocks as the Red Devils are refusing to meet Sao Paulo's asking price for the young winger, according to the Daily Mirror.

The player's agent, Wagner Ribeiro, has warned United they have little chance of prising the teenager away from South America unless they match Sao Paulo's valuation, which is significantly higher.

Ribeiro told www.uol.com.br: "They have reached their limit, they will not offer anything more. He will not leave. He is happy in Sao Paulo.

"This matter has to be terminated, there is no possibility of him leaving now.

"Manchester United made an offer which was refused, and will not do another because they came up to their limit."

Ferguson, who has already added midfielders Shinji Kagawa and Nick Powell to his squad this summer, admitted Lucas is among his remaining targets during the Red Devils' pre-season trip to China.

He told a press conference: "We have shown an interest, but until such time a we get a deal agreed, we can't say he's our player."

 

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  • daloviga 28 July 2012 21:57 0 0
    man u need to serious in signing more players for this season will be tough
  • kamoga henry 28 July 2012 16:16 0 0
    am in uganda please Sir just immagine the combination of Kagawa , Lucus, rooney and chicharito who would cross old traford .
  • kamoga henry 28 July 2012 16:13 0 0
    Fergie please help we fans and sign this young RONALDHINO he's really wonderfull
  • englishjames 25 July 2012 10:23 1 0
    Just to let you know, it wasn't Alex Ferguson who said that a 26 million pound agreement had been reached. He just said we were interested in the player. A massive distinction, I think you'll agree. On a different note, I hope we get this kid. He's talented beyond belief. Come on Fergie!
  • Yohannes 25 July 2012 09:31 1 0
    Ferguson please sign Lucas in order to maintain the club history. He has a good talent and he will be an asset to MU.

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