Manchester United have lined up a deal for Benfica prospect Umaro Embalo.
The 16-year-old has been a target for the Old Trafford club for the past year after impressing against them in a tournament and staff were asked to compile a report.
They faced strong competition from Real Madrid, however, are now confident of persuading the teenage winger to move to England in the new year.
Embalo, born in Bissau, Guinea, has scored 15 goals in 18 games for Portugal's Under 17s and had a 26-minute cameo against United in the UEFA Youth League this season.