Meet Manchester United's potential Brazilian wonder-kid in the making

10 facts about new Manchester United recruit Bruno Gomes who has arrived from Desportivo Brasil in a deal in principle when he turns 18.

Manchester United appear to have agreed a deal to bring in teenage forward Bruno Gomes from Brazilian side Desportivo Brasil. So what can we tell you about the deal and the player?

1. Bruno Gomes de Oliveira Conceicao was born on the 19^th of July 1996.

2. Bruno Gomes was originally at Brazilian powerhouses Palmeiras before he decided to leave their chaotic youth system for Desportivo.

3. Desportivo Brasil are a club that fields under-20 players in order for them to progress in a strong environment where among learning various football techniques and undergoing a more rigorous training regime they also learn English and go on exchange visits to clubs.

4. Other European clubs linked with the team include Estoril, Brann and FC Twente.

5. He has regularly visited United’s Carrington training ground along with several other Desportivo talents.

6. Lucas Evangelista, another talent from the club is currently on loan at Manchester United.

7. Bruno was one of the top scorers at this year’s Milk Cup. He scored five goals in six appearances as Desportivo won the Premier Cup section of the competition.

8. He is currently the top goalscorer in the under-17 Sao Paulo state championships.

9. He has yet to represent Brazil at a national level, largely due to a lack of support in a side that essentially grooms talent to play abroad from the Brazilian FA.

10. Despite a deal being all but tied down United will have to wait until his official signing. Due to Brazilian law he will not be allowed to officially become a United employee until he is 18-years-old.

Here is a video of the striker who claims he wants to be ‘the best in the world’ in action.

What are your thoughts on the deal and the link with Desportivo Brasil?

Mathew Nash

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I’m Mathew Nash a 23 year old graduate in Sports Studies and I have an insatiable love for sport. With a particularly keen interest for the madcap world of football I have always been known amongst friends as a beacon for bizarre sporting trivia and knowledge. My other passion is for writing and hopefully combining the two will create a superb and entertaining marriage that will create, divide and share opinion.