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Manchester United's forgotten man on the move?! Flamengo linked with swoop to sign Red Devils winger who spent 2023/24 season on loan

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  • Flamengo targeting Facundo Pellistri
  • Winger not in Man Utd's plans
  • Will decide future after Copa America
  • Ten Hag Solskjaer splitGetty/GOAL

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Pellistri rose onto the seen under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with the Uruguayan winger playing as a substitute. However, under Erik ten Hag, he has not been a necessary asset and was loaned out to Granada, where he impressed as a wideman.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    As per Uruguayan journalist Sebas Giovanelli, Brazilian Serie A side Flamengo are interested in signing the 22-year-old as they look to fortify their attack. However, he has not revealed any other details regarding the deal.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    United signed the player from Uruguayan side Penarol in 2020 for a reported fee of €8.5 million (£7.1m/$9.1m). However, he has failed to gain importance in the squad and it has fallen even further under Ten Hag, and the Red Devils will look to make the sale of the Uruguayan whose contract expires in 2025.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR PELLISTRI?

    The quick player is currently in Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay squad for the Copa America, and he will likely only decide on his future after the end of the campaign.

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