MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon starlet Salvador Blopa as they look to bolster their right side.
Blopa, 18, has emerged as one of the club’s most exciting talents and underlined his potential by scoring twice in the Portuguese League Cup last month.
He was named man of the match during that game as he became the first Sporting Lisbon youth star to net a brace on his debut since 1938.
United boss Ruben Amorim will be aware of Blopa’s talent after watching him come through the ranks at his former club.
But he never handed the 6ft 2in youngster an appearance in the first team.
However, he has identified Blopa as a player who could fit into his plans at right wing-back after being left short on options, according to the Daily Mail.
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Currently, Amad Diallo is Amorim’s first choice at right wing-back but is better going forwards.
His other options are Diogo Dalot, who was benched for United’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham and Noussair Mazraoui.
But Blopa would provide a more balanced option in both boxes, as well as a physical presence and injection of pace.
His performances have seen him be compared with former Lisbon team-mate Nuno Mendes, who was Amorim’s first choice transfer target when he joined the club last year.
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PSG star Mendes opted to sign a new deal in Paris at the start of 2025 rather than move to Old Trafford.
And now Blopa is seen as the next best target for United, but they may have competition from Real Madrid.
The report adds that United have taken the lead in the race for his signature after holding conversations about his availability.
United will be eager to make a handful of signings in January, but it is not expected to be a “busy window”.
The Red Devils are desperate to add a new midfielder to their ranks amid doubts over the futures of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo, it goes on to say.
Brighton star Carlos Baleba and Atletico Madrid‘s Conor Gallagher are two players who could fit the bill at Old Trafford.
And Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson and Crystal Palace man Adam Wharton also have their admirers among United chiefs.
United have already spent around £220million this season after sanctioning big spends on Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko – while goalkeeper Senne Lammens also arrived.
