Manchester United Transfer News: Lucas Moura Excited About Possibly Joining Utd

Manchester United's Brazilian defender Rafael has acknowledged that he and his fellow countryman, Lucas Moura, have spoke about the possibility of Moura joining him at Manchester United next season.

The two are currently gearing up for the impending Olympic soccer tournament, where they both hope they can help claim victory for Brazil for the first time in the nation's history.

Speaking to reporters after the recent friendly clash with Great Britain, Rafael revealed that he has given Lucas some handy career advice (via The Mirror).

"I have told Lucas he should come to Manchester United - of course," he said.

"If you saw the way we played (against Great Britain), you will know Brazilian players can play well in England."

When asked if Lucas was excited by the prospect of joining him in Manchester, Rafael responded with an emphatic: "Yes, yes!"

Despite only playing for the final 20 minutes, Lucas impressed many in the friendly, tormenting Britain's unfortunate defenders with his dazzling skill and electrifying pace.

A report on Goal.com yesterday claimed that United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was preparing a final £32 million bid for the teenage phenom, having had an earlier bid in the region of £27 million rejected last week.

The Lucas Moura transfer saga has perhaps been the most entertaining of the current transfer window. It looks set to play itself into next week as rumours build of a possible deal being made for the youngster.

Indeed, with less than a month left before the beginning of the season, United fans can expect the club to continue to be linked with a host of world football's top talents.

Who they'll end up splashing the cash on remains to be seen.