The agent of Santos star Lucas Lima has claimed that Manchester United are considering signing him in January.
Attacking midfielder Lima, 27, will become a free agent in January following the expiration of his contract in Brazil.
Luccas Badia, who represents Lima, claims the player's contract situation has piqued the interest of Europe's top clubs, with Barcelona and Inter Milan also keen, report the Manchester Evening News.
The agent also claimed that Crystal Palace and Fenerbahce made bids in the summer in an attempt to pip the bigger sides to his signature.
United moved to significantly strengthen their attacking and midfield options last summer by adding Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic, as well as centre back Victor Lindelof.
Jose Mourinho was keen to add a fourth player to give him an extra option in the wide areas.
But Badia has confirmed United's interest in a possible winter move for Lima, who has featured in a central role for Santos.
“Inter, Roma and Barcelona are keeping close tabs on Lucas, Manchester United want him” Badia told Turkish newspaper Haberturk .
“I think we would be well suited to the Serie A but we will see.
“His contract ends on 31 December and there are many clubs interested but I am not sure what Santos is trying to do.
“Crystal Palace made a €15 million offer while Fenerbahce made a €20 million bid but for some reason neither has been accepted.”