United target the latest sensation to emerge from the talent in Brazil

10 April 2009 13:05
Sir Alex Ferguson is poised to make a bid for a new Brazilian sensation - the latest to be labelled the new Ronaldinho.Gremio's 18-year-old midfielder, Douglas Costa, has attracted the attention of a number of European clubs, with Villarreal having a £8million offer turned down.The Sun reports that United have been monitoring Costa after reports from their South American scout, Jaap Stam.[LNB]Fellow target: Gremio attacking midfielder Douglas Costa[LNB]Costa's advisor, said: 'The boy is special and loves the Premier League. He has a lot of offers to consider.'Costa, who holds a Portuguese passport and so would not need a work permit, is due to talk to clubs at the end of this month with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Inter Milan also thought to be interested.[LNB] Fergie tips Mourinho to lead the way in the rush for the United hotseatRooney insists season will be a failure if United relinquish Premier League crownBeing honest with Ronaldo has kept him focused on United, says FergusonMANCHESTER UNITED FC

Source: Daily_Mail