Manchester United could beat Lyon to the signing of Facundo Pellistri. The 18-year-old winger currently plays for Uruguayan Primera Division outfit Penarol, and has already made 37 appearances across the 2019 and 2020 seasons and scored two goals.
United have spent most of their time this summer putting together a bid to try and convince Borussia Dortmund to sell Jadon Sancho, but a move for Pellistri could be more realistic - and far cheaper.
The youngster has also caught the eye of Ligue 1 side Lyon, who remain in pole position to get a deal done.Calcio Mercato have reported that United are trying to make a late surge to secure an agreement with Penarol that would see the player return to South America on loan for the remainder of their.
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