Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has stumbled upon a frustrating situation at Old Trafford with what he had hoped would be a potential financial boost now in question.
Midfielder Andreas Pereira has been expected to quit Old Trafford this summer and provide the Red Devils with a useful addition to their transfer kitty. His destination was anticipated to Brazilian club Flamengo with the 26-year-old having enjoyed a successful loan spell. It was thought that a £8.5m permanent buy option was slotted into the original deal but so far there has been no movement on a switch back to Brazil - with Flamengo refusing to stump up the required fee.
Now, with his loan spell at the club having expired after 52 appearances and eight goals, Pereira has expressed his desire to return to the club in some capacity. He said: “I’m not the one who decides - it’s up to Man United. I would like to stay at Flamengo, but it's not in my hands. I'll see what's best for me and the club. I love Flamengo. We will soon speak and decide.”
