It is literally a rags to riches story for Bebe, 20, who spent
part of his childhood on the streets before being raised in an
orphanage.
The youngster has also represented Portugal in the homeless
World Cup.
The 6ft 2in hitman had only recently joined Vitoria de Guimaraes
but Fergie has triggered the buy-out clause in his contract.
He acted quickly after a recommendation from his former
assistant Carlos Queiroz.
Bebe - real name Tiago Manuel Dias Correia - will rubberstamp
his switch to Old Trafford after a medical.
Fergie has spent £18m on Chris Smalling and Javier Hernandez
this summer and may move for German star Mesut Ozil.
The 19-year-old is on trial with MSL side Seattle Sounders,
after rejecting a contract at League Two Macclesfield.
Sounders manager Sigi Schmid said: "We want to see what he's
like."
The midfielder, just 14, shone at the Under-17 World Cup last
year - where he became the youngest-ever player to appear in the
finals.
Burkina Faso sports minister Jean-Pierre Palm announced that the
teenager has agreed a deal to move to Stamford Bridge.
