Sporting Lisbon have denied that Manchester United have first
refusal on Miguel Veloso.
Veloso, who can play in central defence or midfield, is the latest
starlet off the Sporting production line to be linked with a move
to Old Trafford.
United are very close to Sporting, having signed Cristiano Ronaldo
and Nani from them in recent seasons. But a spokesman for the club
has denied that Veloso, or any of his team-mates - have been
promised to United.
"Manchester United do not have a preference on him (Veloso) or any
other players of Sporting Lisbon," he told skysports.com.