David Moyes is also looking to sell Brazilian midfielder Anderson and Man United are ready to take a big hit on the £20m paid to FC Porto back in 2007.
The 25 year old has flatted to deceive for the past couple of seasons and has battled for fitness and weight issues and has thus far this season started just two of Man United’s eight Premier League fixtures and was subbed on both occasions.
There is though to be some interest from his native Brazil as well as from the Portuguese Primeira Liga whilst Everton have also been linked with a move to sign the Man United bit part player.