Agent claims United have pulled out of Moura deal

Lucas Moura’s agent Wagner Ribeiro says any move to Manchester United is off as they will not up their bid for the Brazilian ace.

Alex Ferguson confirmed his interest in the 19-year-old winger in Shanghai earlier this week, but denied claims the two clubs had reached agreement over a £26 million transfer.

Now Ribeiro has warned United they have little chance of prising the teenager away from South America unless they match Sao Paulo’s valuation, which is significantly higher.