Manchester United seems more confident in getting a deal done for FC Porto defender Alex Telles before transfer deadline day on 5 October, according to reports circulating from reliable sources in England.
The Daily Star is reporting that the Red Devils are still working on a deal to sign the FC Porto left-back to reinforce Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s defence in the summer transfer window.
The same article states that FC Porto are demanding £18m for the Brazil international but Manchester United are reluctant to meet their asking price as Telles only has a year left on his current deal.
According to the same story, Manchester United are hoping to successfully negotiate a deal with FC Porto for the signing of Telles.
The Daily Star adds that the 20-time English champions are confident that they can finalise a deal before the deadline on 5 October.
