Barcelona are regarded as favourites to land Benfica whizkid Umaro Embalo.

The 16 year-old was expected to be on his way to Manchester United next month, however Barca have moved ahead in the battle for his signature.

Marca says RB Leipzig are also keen, with one offer of €13m from an unnamed club already being rejected by Benfica.

Barca are seen as favourites to sign Embalo with the deal being viewed as their answer to Real Madrid's swoop for Flamengo superkid Vinicius Jr.

Embalo has just broken into the Portugal U17 team and a move to Barca is now mooted for June.