Man Utd 'are set to rival Barca & Juventus to sign Brazilian wonderkid Thalys'

Manchester United, Barcelona and Juventus are reportedly among the clubs monitoring 18-year-old Palmeiras striker Thalys.

The young striker is a top prospect from the club's academy and will likely be the next big money sale after the £51million fee they received from Real Madrid for Endrick in 2022.

According to AS, the Brazilian giants are expecting to receive a similar fee for Thalys, who is yet to make a senior appearance for the club.

Palmeiras have reportedly already had to bat away interest from Italy for the youngsters services. The Brazilian Under 20 star has another two years remaining on his deal with the club.

United were linked with attacking additions during the January transfer window but they were unable to invest amid concerns over financial breaches.

Erik ten Hag's side spent big on the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund last summer and after making a slow start to life in Manchester, he has turned in a series of quality displays and is scoring goals.

Nevertheless, with Anthony Martial on his way out of the club when his contract expires at the end of the season, United will be keen to add to their attacking department.

The club sit sixth in the Premier League after an impressive 3-0 win against West Ham, though, despite the sizeable triumph, they still have a negative goal difference.

United travel to Villa Park to take on Unai Emery's side on Sunday afternoon hoping to maintain their winning form.