Mateus Mane: Man United want Wolves starlet as new rival emerges

A report relayed The Peoples Person claims the Red Devils have placed Mane at the “very top of their transfer shortlist” as they look to “finalise the transfer quickly”. Conversely, Liverpool are understood to have already “conducted a preliminary meeting” with the player’s camp to lay out their case.

Sports Boom confirms the bitter north west rivals are “favourites” for Mane’s signature, but reveals Nottingham Forest are now “ready to throw themselves into the transfer fight” for the teenager.

The Tricky Trees are currently managed by Pereira, who replaced Sean Dyche in February and has guided his new side to safety. There were rumours during his time at Molineux that he did not rate Mane, but Sports Boom reject this.

“Despite suggestions he was unsure about the teenager’s potential whilst in charge at Molineux, sources in the East Midlands last night confirmed Pereira was always convinced Mane would develop into one of English football’s most exciting talents after overseeing a critical phase of his career.

“Mane signed his first professional contract under Pereira after being drafted into the Portuguese coach’s senior squad and has since emerged as one of the brightest young forwards in the country.”

The report states Pereira is now “preparing to refresh his options” at the City Ground after staving off relegation – with a reunion with Mane firmly in his crosshairs.

Final Thoughts

A key advantage United are said to hold over Liverpool is a clearer pathway to first-team opportunities, given the presence of Cody Gakpo and wonderkid Rio Ngumoha at Anfield. By contrast, neither Patrick Dorgu nor Matheus Cunha, last summer’s capture from Wolves, are out-and-out left-wingers in the mould of Mane.

And while Forest look ready to move aggressively to strike a deal with their Midlands rivals, United would have little trouble dispatching them in a straight shootout to secure the 18-year-old starlet.

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