NANI

Last updated : 08 October 2006 By Ed

NOTW:

Manchester United are chasing Portuguese wonderkid Nani — and hope to sign him before Sporting Lisbon slap a £17.5million transfer clause in his contract.

Red Devils assistant-boss Carlos Queiroz is personally overseeing their bid for the 19-year-old — who was the key to Sporting's success last year, when they finished second in the league.

The right-sided midfield starlet played 29 times, scoring four goals but has already netted three goals in only six matches this term.

His current deal expires in June 2008 but Sporting are desperate to extend it until 2010 or 2011 — and include a new proviso, stating he cannot be sold for less than £17.5m during that period.