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Manchester United’s recruitment strategy has focused on signing elite young talent.
Ineos have strengthened multiple positions, aiming to lock them down for the next decade.
Wing-back has been a clear priority, with United adding several highly rated prospects.
Harry Amass was already viewed as an elite talent before further additions were made.
Paraguayan wonderkid Diego Leon has been signed and will join in the summer for £3.2m.
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In January, United secured Patrick Dorgu, a quality left-wing-back talent.
With the left side sorted, the club now look to strengthen the right flank.
Geovany Quenda has been lined up for £33m as a long-term right-wing-back solution.
Now, another target has emerged in Flamengo’s 21-year-old Wesley Franca.
According to Pablo Raphael of Gazeta do Urubu, United will push for Wesley this summer.
The club have placed him on their priority list as part of their ongoing restructuring.
Manchester United é outra equipe que tentará a contratação do Wesley na próxima janela. Além do Zenit da Rússia, a equipe inglesa que passará por uma reestruturação, já colocou o jovem lateral na lista de prioridades.
Vale lembrar que o Zenit tem uma oferta de “pé” de 30… pic.twitter.com/AGZ31vQRMy
— Pablo Raphael (@PabloRaphaelRUA) February 4, 2025
Flamengo expect it will be difficult to keep him beyond the summer window.
Zenit reportedly have a €30m (£25m) bid ready, but United could see better value.
Last year, Wesley Franca was linked with United after a failed Serie A move, priced at £21m.
His growing reputation could make that fee look like a bargain.
Flamengo boss Filipe Luis, formerly of Chelsea, has heaped praise on the young full-back.
“He’s the kind of player who will decide where he wants to play come June.
“There’s no ceiling for this kid; he’s exceptional.”
CIES also rank Wesley as the sixth-best U23 player ready for the next step.
A summer move is expected, but it remains to be seen if United will be his destination.
It is refreshing to see United go out for young talents who can develop for years to come.
However, the club must look to strive the right balance between youth and top experience.
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Source: Centred Devils
