Andreas Pereira's hopes of making his loan deal with Flamengo permanent are thought to have suffered a minor setback as Manchester United appear to have more important things to address.
The 26-year-old was seemingly on the brink of completing the deal but a recent report from UOL suggests any move is likely to be delayed for at least another few days.
This stems from United's disastrous recent form, with the Red Devils suffering a shock FA Cup exit at the hands of Middlesbrough before drawing with bottom-placed Burnley.