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Manchester United FC transfer news: Benfica targeting deal for Red Devils youngster Joel Pereira

The 20-year-old is still waiting for a first-team debut at United but has been impressing out on loan at Belenenses.

The Portuguese youngster has made eight league appearances for the eighth-place side and now the division's leaders Benfica are lining up a swoop.

According to O Jogo, Benfica are wary of interest in their current first-choice Ederson, who has been linked with Manchester City among others.

And it has been suggested that they want to complete a permanent deal for Pereira, who they see as an ideal long-term successor.

The former Rochdale loanee is currently on a season-long loan at Belenenses but it has been reported that tentaive talks have begun with Benfica regarding a permanent switch.