Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is contemplating whether to attempt to win the race to sign Monaco star Vanderson after the Old Trafford tactician has refused to rule out the possibility of securing a fresh right wing-back option during the summer transfer window, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
Patrick Dorgu was the Red Devils' most expensive acquisition ahead of February's winter deadline, thanks to completing a £30million switch from Serie A strugglers Lecce, but members of the recruitment department are scouring the market for reinforcements despite the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur being on the horizon.
Amorim could have his budget boosted in the coming weeks as domestic counterparts Aston Villa still have the opportunity to take advantage of a £40million option to buy Marcus Rashford, having enjoyed a productive loan spell in the Midlands prior to picking up an injury, and Manchester United are determined to bolster their squad.
Red Devils May Attempt to Recruit Vanderson
Right-sided defender increasingly likely to leave current employers
Vanderson in action for Monaco
Amorim is weighing up a move to sign Vanderson for Manchester United, according to GMS sources, after being alerted to his situation when preparing to make a final decision on whether to bring in a new right wing-back option ahead of his first full season in the Old Trafford dugout.
Although the Brazil international still has three years remaining on a contract which allows him to pocket close to £50,000-per-week at Monaco, the Red Devils are keeping tabs on his future and could head to the negotiating table as they aim to upgrade their options following a campaign which has seen them sit just above the Premier League's relegation zone.
GMS sources have been informed that Manchester United are considering a swoop for Vanderson, who has highlighted his attacking threat by registering seven goal involvements in all competitions this season, as it is increasingly likely that he will be allowed to leave his current surroundings for £30million.
Vanderson's statistics for Monaco this season
The 23-year-old, who has been described as 'phenomenal' thanks to his technique and pace, is being earmarked as a potential recruit because Amorim is looking to take advantage of the summer transfer window when seeking ways to take the Red Devils to the next level in his preferred system.
Manchester United would prefer to deploy Amad Diallo in an attacking role and Noussair Mazraoui as one of three central defenders, GMS sources have learned, leading to Vanderson being eyed as it has also been decided that Diogo Dalot is not an ideal option as a regular starter at right wing-back.
Competition could come from Premier League counterparts
Vanderson in action for Monaco
GMS sources have been told that Tottenham Hotspur could prove to be Manchester United's biggest competitors for Vanderson's signature as the north Londoners are thought to be leading the race among his Premier League admirers, but intermediaries are aiming to discover whether other top clubs could come into the mix for an agreement.
Liverpool discussed the possibility of landing the former Gremio man following Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave as a free agent instead of penning a new contract, but they have chosen to chase Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong instead and that could open the door for Amorim and other suitors.
Manchester City may be approached by Vanderson's representatives at a time when they have been looking at Newcastle United's Tino Livramento along with Juventus duo Andrea Cambiaso and Nicolo Savona, GMS sources understand, while Barcelona have turned his head after entering the race.
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The Reds Devils have been seeking cost-effective signings, with GMS sources recently revealing that they are not progressing talks with Victor Osimhen due to discovering that he wants a higher salary than captain Bruno Fernandes, leading to it being contemplated whether they should attempt to raid Ligue 1 side Monaco.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 15/05/2025
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