Man Utd and Chelsea tracking Brazilian wonderkid Lorran with Flamengo ace available for €50m

Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring Flamengo youngster Lorran, it has been reported.

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• English sides watching Lorran
• Teenager featured four times for Flamengo
• Has €50m release clause in contract

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Premier League sides recently sent scouts to keep an eye on the 17-year-old, Fabrizio Romano reports.

  The attacking midfielder came through the Flamengo youth academy and has been given a taste of first-team football this season.

  He made his senior debut in January when he came on as a late substitute against Audax Rio and went on to score his maiden goal in his first start, scoring the equaliser in the 1-1 draw against Bangu Atletico Clube. At 16 years old, it made him the youngest scorer in Flamengo's history.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Chelsea have been shopping in the Brazilian league a lot recently, having already signed Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama and Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington from Santos.

  United, meanwhile, currently have Brazilian midfielder Casemiro and winger Antony in their squad.

• AND WHAT'S MORE

  The Brazil Under 16 international has a €50 million (£43m/$53m) release clause in his contract with Flamengo, with his deal running until the end of 2025.

  The highly-rated youngster has signed up with ROC Nation Sports, the agency of famous rapper Jay Z, alongside compatriots Vinicius Junior, Lucas Paqueta, Gabriel Martinelli and Endrick.

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  United and Chelsea will likely keep their eye on Lorran and track his progress before they decide whether or not to make an offer to sign him from Flamengo.