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Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Wolves attacker Matheus Mane.
According to SportsBoom, formal discussions have taken place to sign the 18-year-old, with the transfer fee expected to be around £45m-50m. It will be interesting to see whether Liverpool or Manchester United are prepared to pay that much for the young attacker.
Chelsea and Newcastle are also interested in Mane.
Mateus Mane could be useful
They need more quality and depth in their attacking line-up and the England youth international would be a long-term signing. Liverpool and Manchester United have scouted the player extensively over the last month and have been impressed with his performances. The young attacker would also be attracted to the idea of a move to a big club. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
Although the asking price seems high for a player who has yet to prove himself at the highest level, Mane has immense potential and an investment in his future could be justified. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool and Manchester United are willing to take a gamble and pay a huge fee for him.
Manager is a great talent
The 18-year-old will add technical ability, flair and explosive pace from the wing. He can also operate centrally. Liverpool or Manchester United could develop him into a future star. They have been successful in developing young players. Mane has been described as a player with a “soccer brain beyond his years.”
The Wolves are currently the team most likely to be eliminated at the end of the season and are powerless to stop players from leaving. The young attacker wants to compete at a high level and a move to either Liverpool or Manchester United would be ideal for him. It remains to be seen where he will end up.
