Cruzeiro have denied reports that talented prodigy Kerlon is on
his way to Manchester United.
The Times claimed the exciting Brazilian, known for balancing the
ball on his head whilst running towards goal, was close to sealing
a £6 million switch to Old Trafford.
Cruzeiro president Alvimar Perrella has refuted the story by
stressing that there have been no approaches for Kerlon or
team-mate Edu Dracena, despite being quoted in The Times as
confirming contact with a Premiership side.
"In fact, we were not looked for by Manchester, or any other
English club, to deal with the sale of Kerlon or Edu Dracena," he
told reporters in his homeland.
The Red Devils have been actively scouring Brazil for fresh blood
with Fluminense's teenaged twins Fabio and Rafael agreeing a deal
to join the club in three years' time.
However, any concrete deal for Kerlon looks to be a long way off at
the moment.
South American sources also quote a United scout as stating: "I
found this news article odd because The Times is a serious
newspaper and does not invent news. This information, with
certainty, was planted by an agent."
