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Manchester United working hard to beat European giants for this highly-rated Brazilan teenager

Gabriel Veron is linked with a move to Manchester United. (GETTY Images)
Gabriel Veron is linked with a move to Manchester United. (GETTY Images)

Manchester United working behind the scenes to win the race for Palmeiras wide-man Gabriel Veron

A report by Spanish outlet Sport (h/t Daily Star) states that Manchester United have “moved behind the scenes” to beat a host of clubs to the signature of Palmeiras winger Gabriel Veron.

Veron has burst onto the scene this season at Brazilian club Palmeiras. He has already played in 34 senior games for them despite being just 18 years of age.

In that duration, the youngster has racked up 10 goals and 5 assists. Moreover, he is versatile as he can play anywhere across the front line. (h/t transfermarkt)

The report states that Barcelona, Juventus, and Manchester City are also keen on Veron. Barcelona are actually deemed to be in control of the situation, but it could change in the future.

Gabriel Veron of Palmeiras linked with a transfer to Manchester United.
Gabriel Veron is already a regular feature for Palmeiras in Brazil. (GETTY Images)

The Catalan club is scheduled to have a presidential election. This could lead to the new board deciding that the interest in the Brazilian is not worth it. His release clause is, after all, £53million.

Palmeiras would, however, consider a bid that would be one-third of his release clause. An £18million bid might be enough to force Palmeiras into letting the youngster leave.

How many more right-wingers?

United are waiting in the tall grass to pounce on any changes in Barcelona’s stance, and would be in the driving seat if any opportunity arises. (h/t Daily Star)

United have only recently signed two young right-wingers. The 19-year-old Facundo Pellistri joined the club in the summer from Penarol.

Gabriel Veron in action for Palmeiras. (GETTY Images)
Gabriel Veron in action for Palmeiras. (GETTY Images)

And more famously, 18-year-old Ivorian winger Amad Diallo finally sealed his move to Old Trafford this month. In such a situation, signing Veron might mean either of these two youngsters losing out on first-team chances.

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Nevertheless, Veron is a bright, young winger, and if the club does manage to sign him, fans would not be opposed to seeing another foreign talent whip his magic in Manchester.

Written by Aniket Rai

An ordinary football fan, doing what he loves.

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