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Manchester United 'already negotiating deal for Thiago Almada' with Argentine starlet's £20m release clause set to expire this summer as club 'bring forward transfer plans'

Manchester United are already negotiating a deal to sign Thiago Almada this summer, according to reports.

The versatile 19-year-old has impressed in the Argentina top-flight for Velez Sarsfield and has a release clause of £20million but that is set to expire at the end of this summer.

And according to Fichajes, United have brought forward their plans to sign the youngster so they don't have to pay a bigger fee in the future.

Manchester United are thought to be negotiating a deal to sign Thiago Almada this summer
The 19-year-old midfielder has been impressive in the Argentina top-flight for Velez Sarsfield

The 19-year-old midfielder has been impressive in the Argentina top-flight for Velez Sarsfield

Almada can play in the centre of midfield or on the wing and has excited fans with his speed, ability on the ball and vision to pick a pass.