Man Utd Bid for Kleberson | Emerton Update!


By Matthew Jones
May 29 2003

Manchester United are also keen to land Atletico Paranaense midfielder Kleberson after they have reportedly bid for the Brazilian World Cup Winner. The Daily Mirror says United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has offered £5 million for the Brazilian international.

Kleberson's agent Marcel Figer says he has held talks with United officials about terms for the player.

United chairman Peter Kenyon has sent club officials to Brazil where they met Atletico Paranaense president Mario Celsor Petraglia and the deal looks certain to go through subject to personal terms and a medical.

A work permit will not be a problem as he is a regular international.

Kleberson was expected to join Newcastle in the summer after almost signing for Geordies during January's transfer window.

Newcastle's bid to recruit Feyenoord star Brett Emerton could receive a boost at the weekend.

Reports in Holland suggest that the Rotterdam club will start planning for the new season in earnest after Sunday's Dutch Cup final clash with Utrecht having seen their hopes of Champions League qualification dashed.

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