Manchester United are reportedly set to miss out on £12million in valuable transfer funds this summer after Flamengo changed their minds on signing Andreas Pereira.
Pereira is currently on loan with the Brazilian club and has made 34 appearances across all competitions so far this season. Flamengo’s loan deal for the 26-year-old midfielder has the option for his stay to become permanent for a fee which could reach £12m, depending on appearances.
Pereira has been a United player since 2011, having joined the club from PSV Eindhoven as a highly-rated 15-year-old. After coming through the youth ranks, his career at Old Trafford has never taken off, with United sending him on loan to Granada, Valencia, Lazio and now Flamengo.