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title: "Manchester United eager to sign Diogo Dalot"
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# Manchester United eager to sign Diogo Dalot

Manchester United are edging closer to completing a deal to sign Diogo Dalot from FC Porto, according to claims from the [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/29/jose-mourinho-close-first-summer-signing-manchester-united-trigger/).

Dalot has been an impressive player for Porto since emerging on to the scene and it appears as though the Red Devils are closing in on a transfer for the player.

It’s claimed by the Telegraph that Dalot has a release clause in his contract worth just £17.5 million, with this option having recently been triggered by United.

The 19-year-old has established himself as one of Liga NOS’ most impressive young talents in recent times following his breakthrough into the Porto first-team.

![Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2018/05/928172570.jpg)

Dalot is also a well-established international for the Portugal Under-21 side, with United impressed by his recent exploits.

Jose Mourinho has been on the lookout to sign a new right-back for some time now, with Matteo Darmian likely to seal a move to join Juventus in the coming days.

Dalot is expected to be considered a first-team option, but it is unlikely that he will displace Antonio Valencia from the starting line-up.