Manchester United are reportedly considering signing two Brazilian wonderkids in a double transfer swoop which could end up costing the club as much as £100m.

Palmeiras midfielder Luis Guilherme and Flamengo’s Lorran, also a midfielder, are reported to have caught the eye of the United scouts.

Lorran has had far less first-team football for his club side Flamengo, making only four senior appearances, but he has already starred for Brazil’s U17 side.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed United’s interest in the pair but claims Ten Hag’s side could face competition for their signatures from several European clubs – including Chelsea.

“Man Utd scouts were in attendance to follow this player. But from what I’m hearing, there is also one more player being monitored by Manchester United.

“This is Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras, one more Brazilian talent. Someone from Manchester United’s scouting department is travelling around Brazil to keep an eye on these playerr

“Let’s see what is going to happen because, for example, on Luis Guilherme there are more than five important European clubs – from Germany, from England, from different countries – so, work in progress on that one. But let’s see what Man Utd will decide to do because they are scouting many players also in South America.”

If United are to land the pair, they may have to pay nearly £100m.

It is unlikely United would be willing to pay such fees for unproven talents, although the success of the likes of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo – who moved to Real Madrid for similar fees while still teenagers – may convince the English club to submit sizeable offers.

David de Gea has sent a defiant message to Lisandro Martinez ahead of Manchester United’s crunch Champions League clash against Galatasaray.

The Argentine defender aggravated the foot injury he sustained earlier in the year as he faces a spell on the sidelines.

De Gea’s message to Martinez comes months after he was released by Man United following 12 years at the club.

He played every league game last season as he won the Premier League Golden Glove award.

Despite De Gea’s somewhat unceremonious departure at Man United, he still has them in his heart and is seemingly keeping a close eye on them this season.

David de Gea has posted another cryptic tweet amid uncertainty over his Manchester United futu

Man Utd goalkeeper search

The Cameroonian could reportedly be sold for a fee in the region of £45million (€52.5million) with add-ons.

The Champions League finalists are said to value Onana at around £51million (€60million) and they have publicly claimed he will remain at the club unless that figure is met.

On Wednesday United submitted an opening £38.5million (€45million) bid for the player, which was subsequently rejected.

The 27-year-old is reportedly keen to move to Old Trafford and reunite with his former Ajax manager, Erik ten Hag.

Erik ten Hag is on the hunt for a new goalkeeper irrespective of the outcome of De Gea’s contract talks.

While De Gea won the Golden Glove award last term having claimed 16 clean sheets, the goalkeeper cost his team in a number of crucial moments, including in the FA Cup against Manchester

David Ornstein has set the record straight on Erik ten Hag amid speculation over the Dutchman’s long-term future at Manchester United.

United’s poor start has led the speculation on social media that Ten Hag could be sacked if results fail to improve in the coming weeks.

However, respected journalist David Ornstein claims that Ten Hag’s position is not under immediate threat and he retains the full backing of the club’s owners.

“He might not be perfect (who is?) and I’m sure he would admit he has not done everything right (who does?). However, the Dutchman oversaw clear progress and success last season, admittedly at significant expense.

“That shifted expectations and more spending further upped the ante. Yet some of the circumstances he has had / is having to deal with on and off the pitch are legitimate mitigating factors.

“In my view, United (like Chelsea) can’t keep chopping and changing managers and hope to advance in a sustainable way. Talking of which, it would be very costly to get rid of Ten Hag at a time when it sounds like United aren’t in the best FFP position.

“Admittedly it only takes a glance at what happened to [Jose] Mourinho and [Ole Gunnar] Solskjaer to know how quickly things can unravel, especially at Old Trafford, and don’t forget they were sacked not long after signing new contracts, which indicated United did have ‘long-term’ faith in them at the time.

“To answer your questions specifically, I think and hope Ten Hag will get a lot more time and support. And it’s not only him we should be scrutinising but the ownership, the wider football set-up and the players as well.

“Ultimately it’s a results business and we know what happens if they don’t come over a prolonged period. United will desperately hope to get back on track against a buoyant Brentford on Saturday and then reset over the international break.”