Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up an exciting potential transfer move for highly-rated Bahia wonderkid striker Dell.

The 17-year-old Brazilian is drawing comparisons with Manchester City and Norway front-man Erling Haaland, with the Red Devils scouting him extensively in recent times.

It seems Man Utd have received positive feedback after officials travelled to watch Dell, and they now look the favourites to win the race for his signature.

One imagines United might need to move fast if they want to snap up Dell, who is impressing at youth level and who is sure to soon have other big European clubs chasing him.

Can Manchester United win the race for Dell transfer?

United spent many years over-spending on failed superstar signings in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, but they seem to be doing their bit to smarten up their recruitment now.

Dell in action for Bahia

MUFC fans will no doubt hope this means they can identify the best young players like Dell before their rivals, and land them without having to spend a fortune.

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