Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Sporting CP wonderkid Luis Gomes, according to reports, and he’d follow Bruno Fernandes in making a recent move to the Red Devils from the Portuguese club.
The 16-year-old could also follow in the footsteps of Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined United from Sporting at a young age. Nani also made the switch to Old Trafford from the Portuguese capital.
According to the Mirror, Manchester United have agreed a £14m first-refusal option for the midfielder should he leave Sporting.
Here’s what you should know about Gomes.
#mufc are targeting a move for 16 year old, Luis Gomes from Sporting Lisbon, dubbed the ‘new Luis Figo’. [Mirror]
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) October 18, 2020
2. Recently Signed His First Professional Deal
#MUFC have Sporting wonderkid on their radar – Luis Gomes (next luis Figo).
He signed his first professional(5yr with sporting) deal last week.
United have agreed a first-refusal option should sporting decide to sell – complete with a £14million transfer fee.
[@MirrorFootball]— Vishy (@vishy_united) October 18, 2020
