Man Utd scouts rave over their own player after being sent on transfer mission

Manchester United have been reminded of the talent that Andreas Pereira has, as scouts went to watch over Brazilian stars but ended up being impressed by their own player.

Pereira has been on loan at Flamengo this season, and it was likely that the Brazilian was going to be sold this summer. But according to Yahoo Brazil, Erik ten Hag is prepared to give the midfielder one more chance under his new system.

And the Dutchman will be pleased to hear a glowing report from his United scouts, as staff flew out to Brazil to watch over other transfer targets. But Pereira was playing at the time, and stood out as the best player.

According to ESPN, United's scouts were sent to watch 21-year-old midfielder Joao Gomes play for Flamengo, but they were distracted by Pereira who stole the show. The 26-year-old has been at United since 2011, and has been loaned out on a number of occasions as he's struggled to nail down a starting role.

But the loan to Brazil has done him wonders, and with the likes of Paul Pogba. Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Nemanja Matic all leaving, space within the squad has opened up. And Ten Hag may give Pereira a huge chance, after impressing scouts.

The 26-year-old midfielder scored the opener and got an assist during their 2-1 over Fluminense, but the player they initially went to view was an unused sub. The Brazilian is desperate for regular first-team football, so will want to make sure that Ten Hag sticks to his word of he is to return to Old Trafford.

Pereira's deal ends at the end of next season, so it appears that the options are pretty simple. Either the Brazilian impresses Ten Hag and earns himself a new deal, or he leaves next summer on a free transfer.

Ten Hag has a major job on his hands to