Manchester United are considering a move to sign Brazilian wonderkid Wesley from Flamengo this summer.

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• Manchester United considering Wesley move
• Flamengo full-back considered hot property
• Not available until after the Club World Cup

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The full-back is considered hot property and has taken United's interest ahead of a potential summer transfer, according to reports in Brazil. Any deal is likely to take place after the Club World Cup, which Flamengo are in and want to keep their best players for.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  United are aiming to restructure their transfer operations under new minority owners INEOS, who are said to want to focus on young gems from all over the world rather than signing established players for big fees. Wesley would fit that description.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Flamengo have already rejected a bid worth over £20 million ($25m) from Russian side Zenit St Petersburg for Wesley, believing the player will increase his value during this summer's competition. The full-back was also reluctant to play Russian football.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR WESLEY AND MANCHESTER UNITED?

  A January move for Wesley was never likely for Man United, who were limited by PSR restrictions and could miss out on European football altogether this season. The Brazilian is likely to stay with Flamengo for as long as they remain in the Club World Cup and then consider his options.

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