Agent confirms Manchester United are interested in Lima
Lucas Lima’s agent has confirmed that Manchester United are one of several clubs holding an interest in his client.
Riccardo Badia, who represents Lima, discussed his client’s situation at Brazilian club Santos with the Turkish media, and confirmed that United are keen to land Lima.
The midfielder is held in extremely high regard at Santos, and is tipped for big things. This has prompted clubs of United’s stature to express an interest, as his agent has confirmed already.
Badia told Turkish outlet Skorer, as quoted by Haber Turk, of the Red Devils’ interest in his client.
There’s competition for Inter. Roma, Manchester United and Barcelona are also interested. However, the player himself feels more ready for Serie A.
It looks as though Lima’s preferred future destination is Italy, with the Serie A appealing to him. This implies that Roma and Inter will hold a greater chance of landing the 27-year-old, but they will face immense competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Lima’s contract at Santos is set to expire at the end of the year.