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Josh O'Brien

Man Utd 'to switch transfer approach' with target's £40m buyout clause to be triggered

As Manchester United's efforts to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona are seemingly getting them nowhere, it looks as if the Red Devils have shifted their attention elsewhere.

Cautious to not put all of their eggs in the De Jong basket, Erik ten Hag is rumoured to be interested in FC Porto star Vítor Machado Ferreira - more commonly known as Vitinha. The Portuguese midfielder worked his way through the ranks at Porto and even boasts Premier League experience.

At the beginning of the 2020/21 Premier League season, Vitinha joined Wolves on loan but found his playing time limited under Nuno Espirito Santo. There was an option to make his stay at the Molineux permanent, but Wolves were unwilling to pay the €20million fee and he returned to his parent club.

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