Manchester United are ready to switch focus to Lazio star Felipe Anderson following their failure to sign Spanish global Pedro, according to ESPN.
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Louis Van Gaal is very keen on the 22-year-old and is eager to add his attacking line up after losing Pedro to Chelsea.
As a result, United have been forced to look elsewhere to try and bring in a new face to their attack and Anderson figures highly on their wanted list, sources said.
He made his Brazil debut in a 2-0 victory over Mexico earlier this year and now United want to sign him, although the Italian club are reluctant to sell and plan to reject the next bid.
Anderson is seen as one of the most exciting young talents in Europe, after impressing for Lazio last season, managing 11 goals and further 7 assists in 30 appearances, and helping the Biancocelesti reach the Champions League.
ESPN claim Man United are tracking Southampton’s Sadio Mane, but believe the south-coast side will fight off advances for the Senegal worldwide.
Next up for them is the second-leg of their Champions League qualifier against Club Brugge on Wednesday night, followed by a tough away trip to Swansea next Sunday.
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In other news, Sky Sports claims United remain interested in Real Madrid player Gareth Bale, although they are yet to make a bid and the player is unlikely to move in this summer.
