Manchester United Can Buy Brazilian Player Andre After Liverpool Offer Fails

Manchester United has been alerted to the potential availability of Fluminense midfielder Andre, following comments from the club's president, Mario Bittencourt. Bittencourt expressed his commitment to helping Andre achieve his ambition of playing in Europe, which has sparked interest from several clubs, including Wolves. While Wolves have shown some interest, they are not currently pursuing a deal, leaving United in a favorable position should their pursuit of Manuel Ugarte not materialize. Andre, 23, was previously a target for Liverpool, who made an official offer during the Copa Libertadores last year. However, Fluminense rejected the bid, as they considered him integral to their campaign in the tournament. Bittencourt confirmed that Liverpool's interest was acknowledged, but the club prioritized retaining Andre to enhance their chances of success in the competition. He noted that Liverpool respected Fluminense's decision at the time. Now, with Fluminense open to selling Andre for the right price, Bittencourt indicated that the club is prepared to listen to offers from European teams. He emphasized that the decision ultimately lies with the player, who has shown loyalty to the club in the past. Fluminense reportedly values Andre at around £25 million, and while Fulham had been linked to him, they have since opted to sign Sander Berge from Burnley. As the transfer window progresses, Manchester United may look to capitalize on this opportunity to secure Andre, should their other targets not come to fruition.