Man Utd face Liverpool in fight for Brazil wonderkid

Manchester United need a midfielder to keep Manchester City (or Barcelona) at bay.

Liverpool need a plan to ensure they are in the top four at the end of the season.

The hunt for both the clubs may end at $20million Brazilian wonderkid Lucas Rodrigues According to reports both the Premier League giants are ready to battle it out for Rodrigues.

United, still trying to cope with the loss of Paul Scholes, have given the 19-year-old Sao Paulo midfielder a thorough checking.

 Liverpool have also watched him closely.

Lucas was voted star man in the South American Under-20 Championships and has a contract until 2016.