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Manchester United have renewed their curiosity in Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor, as per stories.
Final month, The Peoples Particular person relayed a report claiming United are eyeing a transfer for John, however the recommendations of a transfer to Outdated Trafford rapidly simmered down.
Nonetheless, the Brazilian’s exploits within the Membership World Cup has as soon as once more raised the eyebrows of United officers.
In line with journalist André Hernan (by way of Sport Witness), United’s scout watched the Botafogo star in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain and Palmeiras.
The 29-year-old delivered a resilient efficiency in opposition to the Champions League winners and stored a clear sheet in his facet’s outstanding 1-0 win.
Nonetheless, it was his imposing presence between the sticks in opposition to Palmeiras late in June that really “caught consideration”.
Palmeiras knocked Botafogo out of the competitors however John did sufficient to place himself again on United’s switch want checklist.
As per stories in Brazil, United are getting ready for Andre Onana’s departure and John is being thought-about as a possible alternative for the Cameroon worldwide.
The ex-Inter Milan star has regularly delivered inconsistent performances during the last two seasons in England.
It’s understood that John’s launch clause, believed to be €7.4m, has performed a key position in reigniting United’s curiosity.
It have to be famous that a number of stories in England have prompt Onana intends to fight for his place underneath Ruben Amorim subsequent season, making the chance of an exit distant.
Nonetheless, contemplating John’s cut price price ticket, it will make sense for United to herald the Brazilian shot-stopper as Onana’s competitors for the beginning spot, particularly as Altay Bayındır has confirmed to be an underwhelming second-choice possibility.
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