Man Utd consider move for Club World Cup standout after scouts identify Botafogo star as potential replacement for Andre Onana

Per Goal Brasil, United are interested in signing John from Botafogo despite the Brazilian club's exit from the Club World Cup. The club came through a tough group that also featured PSG and Atletico Madrid, with John keeping a clean sheet against the Champions League holders as his side recorded a famous 1-0 win.

Now, per the report, United are considering a move to sign the 29-year-old who has previously been voted the best goalkeeper in Brazil. However, any deal to sign him would hinge on Andre Onana's future. United have been linked with a move for John mainly because of his release clause of £5.8 million ($8m), and now, the club are said to have earmarked him as a potential target to pursue if their current stopper does move on.

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While United's interest is understood to be long-standing, the report makes it clear that Botafogo intend to put up a fight to keep their No.1. He is seen as a 'fundamental' part of the playing squad, but it is unclear if the Brazilian side will have any recourse to reject a bid that meets his release clause.

United are clearly scouting for goalkeepers and are also keen on Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez and Lille's Lucas Chevalier.