Man Utd 'hunting Brazilian wonderkid, but faces competition from European giants'

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing Palmeira's wonderkid Thalys.

The 18-year-old is one of the club's best talents in the youth academy.

Thalys has been compared to Endrick, who will move to Real Madrid this summer for £51 million.

Endrick, 17, agreed a deal with the La Liga giants in December 2022 but will not be allowed to complete the move until his 18th birthday.

According to Spanish outlet IFPalmeiras will charge a similar fee for Thalys.

The striker, who still has two years left on his contract, has already attracted interest from Italy.

And now Man Utd are keeping an eye on him.

Barcelona and Juventus are also said to be interested.

United are expected to enter the transfer market this summer in search of a new striker with Anthony Martial set to leave.

The Frenchman's contract expires in June and the Red Devils have no intention of renewing it.

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Thalys could be introduced to support Rasmus Hojlund in attack.

Hojlund joined Man Utd from Atalanta in August for £72 million.

He is currently one of the club's only true strikers.

Meanwhile, Thalys has scored eight goals in 25 appearances for Palmeiras' Under-20s since his debut.