BBC report:
'Brazilian Anderson has been granted a work permit by the Home Office to allow him to play for Manchester United. The initial application for Anderson's work permit was rejected because he had not played in 75% of Brazil's internationals over the last two years.
'But United, who agreed a deal with Porto for the 19-year-old midfielder in early June, have now won their appeal. United told a six-man panel that only Anderson's youth had prevented him from meeting the set criteria. They also argued he will bring exceptional talent to the Premier League.'