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Man Utd and Sao Paulo agree £26m fee for Lucas Moura - report

Lucas Moura (credit: ANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages)
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a fee with Sao Paulo for Brazilian starlet Lucas Moura.

Moura's father has held talks with United officials in the last few days, and it is believed the Brazil international, who is currently in England preparing for the London 2012 Olympics, is keen on joining the Red Devils.

According to the Daily Mirror, United have agreed a £26million deal for the 19-year-old, just days after Sao Paulo director Marco Aurelio Cunha claimed to have rejected an offer of €35million (£27m).

According to Monday's report, Sao Paulo have accepted United's offer, with the Premier League said to be confident of reaching an agreement with his representatives, which include his father.

The youngster, who has also been linked with Chelsea and Inter Milan, would also require a UK permit before a move could go through.

Manchester United defender Rafael at the weeked urged his compatriot to join him at Old Trafford. When asked after Brazil’s 2-0 win over Great Britain in Middlesbrough on Friday night whether the attacking midfielder, who also played in the game, was excited at the prospect of joining the club, Rafael replied: "Yes, yes!"

He added: "And yes, I have told Lucas he should come to Manchester United - of course.

"If you saw the way we played at Middlesbrough you will know Brazilian players can play well in England! We enjoyed the game, but we just enjoy playing.

"I have heard about Oscar coming to Chelsea and he is a good player and very important for us. I really think he will do very well in the Premier League because he is a talented player."

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