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Reports from The Sun, UK:-

MANCHESTER UNITED have been knocked back in their bid to take wonderkid Douglas Costa on a 20-day trial. The Brazilian midfielder, 18, has been tipped as a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.


He is valued at around £13million but United are unsure whether he is ready for first team action.

Douglas' current club Gremio are keen to keep hold of him but admit there is interest in the player from Europe. Club president Duda Kroeff said: "I received a phone call from someone working for Manchester United.
"He asked for Douglas to be released and said that he would not play, but they wanted to see him in action.


"I denied the request. Douglas is an established player, he is not a stranger. He has no need to face tests at European clubs."


Hmmm.... seems like someone is playing hard ball when European clubs comes-a-calling. Good prospect though.