Manchester United Transfer News: United to Fight Inter Milan for Lucas Moura

Every passing day seemingly brings a new development or twist in the race for Brazilian teenage wonderkid Lucas Moura. The latest reports suggest that Inter Milan are close to signing the Manchester United target.

United have been the front-runners for Lucas for several weeks now, but have been unable to agree to a deal with the player, compounded by the fact the 19-year-old left Brazil to go and play for his country at the 2012 London Olympics.

It seems now that Italian club Inter Milan is re-entering the race to sign Lucas, with club president Massimo Moratti stating that there is a strong possibility that the attacking midfielder could be on his way to Italy next season and not England.

Per Sport 360:

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Massimo Moratti, the president of Inter Milan, has not given up hope of signing Lucas Moura, despite the Brazilian looking likely to leave Sao Paulo for Manchester United.

Moratti insists that there is still a chance that Lucas could be on his way to Italy but stressed he will not allow Sao Paulo to dictate the terms of the transfer and will not be forced into paying an outrageous fee.

When asked about the likelihood of signing Lucas, Moratti replied: 'Lucas? As you know we are strongly interested in him, but our interest does not compel us to accept every type of condition imposed.'

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This fascinating development is still simply a rumor at this stage. However, with Moratti admitting some interest, it seems we could be set for a United-Inter showdown for the teenager's signature this summer.

Oliver Kay at The Times, who retweeted news of Lucas' potential move to Italy earlier on Thursday, certainly seems to think so.

Whatever transpires over the next few days or weeks between Manchester United, Inter Milan, Sao Paulo and Lucas Moura, it seems the answer will ultimately come as a result of the money that is offered for the young star.

United have already had one bid rejected by the club (via The Guardian). Meanwhile, Inter have well-known financial problems, which means the club will most likely be unable to make a huge offer for Lucas—something that even Sao Paulo recognize, according to Sport 360.

The Brazilian club are seemingly unwilling to sell Lucas over the summer transfer window for less than £30 million—regardless of who they sell him to—which could turn out to be a price too high for both Manchester United and Inter Milan

Sao Paulo, Inter Milan, Manchester United — where will Moura end up?

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