Cruzeiro play down Kerlon story.

[7even]

Cruzeiro have denied reports that talented prodigy Kerlon is on his way to Manchester United.

The Times claimed the exciting Brazilian, known for balancing the ball on his head whilst running towards goal, was close to sealing a £6 million switch to Old Trafford.

Cruzeiro president Alvimar Perrella has refuted the story by stressing that there have been no approaches for Kerlon or team-mate Edu Dracena, despite being quoted in The Times as confirming contact with a Premiership side.

"In fact, we were not looked for by Manchester, or any other English club, to deal with the sale of Kerlon or Edu Dracena," he told reporters in his homeland.

The Red Devils have been actively scouring Brazil for fresh blood with Fluminense's teenaged twins Fabio and Rafael agreeing a deal to join the club in three years' time.

However, any concrete deal for Kerlon looks to be a long way off at the moment.

South American sources also quote a United scout as stating: "I found this news article odd because The Times is a serious newspaper and does not invent news. This information, with certainty, was planted by an agent."
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Excited over nothing boys. Though who knows, perhaps it might happen in the future.

[Scott]

The original statements were quoted as coming from the VICE president. I'd be more likely to believe there is no deal in the pipeline at all if the vice president said he did not make those comments, and that The Times just fabricated the whole thing.

[donkeadrogba]

I hope that they're just playing this down to keep other teams away from other squad players, I felt this transfer was a major step in the right direction for United and they should sign this guy cos they need a bigger squad and hell another potential world class player wouldn't hurt anyone

[Red Yank]

Brazilian players are great but don't tend to thrive in the prem.

[Scott]

nyjorge said:

Brazilian players are great but don't tend to thrive in the prem.

Obviously YOU forgot what a hit Kleberson was!

[Red Yank]

admin said:

nyjorge said:

Brazilian players are great but don't tend to thrive in the prem.

Obviously YOU forgot what a hit Kleberson was!

Oh I remember Kleberson alright, I still can't get anyone to bid for his United shirt on E-bay...

[Busby Boy]

Kerlon is a great player and I would love United to sign him. Half of me thinks the Vice-President is correct and no deal is in the pipelines, but the other half of me thinks it may just be a ploy to take the media away from the club and their other players.

After all, United's representatives are in Brazil looking for the stars of the future. And, with Carlos Queiroz's links we may have Kerlon as well as the two twins.

[karlgr]

Oh, im sure we have the two twins already. ive heard they will be here in around 3 years.

[Busby Boy]

Yeah we have!..it would be great to add Kerlon to them though..plus, Rooney Ronaldo Rossi Piqué Vidic Foster, etc!