Manchester United have been keeping tabs on Porto youngster Rodrigo Mora.
The Red Devils have struggled for goals all season and this has not improved even with the appointment of Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese’s new system has also caused some disruption in the team as his 3-4-3 has exposed United’s lack of wingbacks and dynamic number 10s in the squad.
Amorim has spoken on Mason Mount and his qualities for the type of football he wants to play but his most recent serious injury will see him out until around March.
Therefore United will be on the lookout to improve their squad in these areas. Their scouts have been seen in Portugal, in particular at FC Porto games, where they have reportedly been watching Francisco Moura and Samu Aghehowa.
There were also said to be scouts at Porto’s game versus Boavista on the 28th of December and CaughtOffside claim that United were also interested in 17 year old attacking midfielder Rodrigo Mora.
The youngster will certainly have impressed as he scored a goal and provided an assist during his 80 minutes on the pitch.
CaughtOffside report that “Manchester United scouts have watched over Porto players Samu Aghehowa and Rodrigo Mora in recent weeks.”
“United are also keeping tabs on 17-year-old attacking midfielder Mora. The teenager is enjoying a fine breakout season under Vítor Bruno, with six goal contributions, including three goals, in seven Liga Portugal matches so far this season.”
“Mora, too, has a release clause inserted in his contract, worth around £55 million, but it’s not clear whether Porto would be open to letting him leave for less.”
The 17 year old has been described as “a youngster with stratospheric potential. The Porto academy talent plays as a second striker and has unrivalled technical ability. For his age, he exhibits abnormally high levels of intelligence and decision-making.”
Ineos have faced much criticism as of late but one positive thing they have shown is that they are prepared to go after young talent such as Chido Obi, Sekou Kone, Leny Yoro and Diego Leon, so perhaps Mora could be the next exciting young addition to Amorim’s squad.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
