Manchester United believe Sporting Lisbon wideman Pedro Goncalves can be a cheaper alternative to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho in their search for a right-sided attacking player.
Goncalves has piqued United's interest with a superb 15 from 21 in the Primeira Liga, and with a reported release clause of £51.7million would prove about half as expensive as Sancho.
United chiefs failed to agree a deal with Dortmund over Sancho last summer after eschewing the chance to sign the Englishman for £108m.
It is understood the German side would not still be holding out that much due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Red Devils still recognise signing Sancho would blow a massive hole in their budget.