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Cerro Porteno’s sporting supervisor, Gabriel Wainer has warned Manchester United that their deal for highly-rated teenager Diego Leon is susceptible to being hijacked.
A latest report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that United’s technical director Jason Wilcox was engaged on agreeing a take care of Cerro Porteno for the switch of Leon to Previous Trafford.
It’s understood that United are near getting a transfer over the road.
In truth, there have been recommendations that there’s already a $6 million deal in place for Leon to affix United from the Paraguayan outfit.
The 17-year-old has drawn consideration along with his performances for Cerro Porteño in his dwelling nation. He scored on his debut in August and has added one additional purpose. The left-sided defender was an unused sub for each legs of a Copa Sudamericana conflict with Brazilian aspect Atletico Paranaense.
In response to Manchester Night Information, United have scouted Leon extensively and contemplate him among the finest abilities in South America.
Along with United, different groups in Europe together with Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis have been credited with an curiosity in Leon.
In a press convention in Paraguay, Wainer confirmed to experiences that United are certainly within the driving seat to land {the teenager} however there are additionally different events lurking within the background.
The Cerro Porteno chief mentioned, “Manchester United has a transparent intention to signal Diego Leon.”
“However the paperwork has not but been finalised.”
He added, “Different groups have additionally requested about Leon in the previous couple of hours, however the one which has proven a letter of intent, with out going into element, was Manchester United.”
It’s necessary to notice that Leon can’t transfer to Manchester till he turns 18 in April.
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