Manchester United remain in the hunt for Benfica superkid Renato Sanches.

The Sun says United are closing in on a deal for Benfica youngster Sanches - who shares an agent with Jose Mourinho.

The pair are both represented by Jorge Mendes - whose relationship with Ed Woodward could hold the key to both arriving at Old Trafford ahead of next season.

Mourinho has been widely tipped to take over from Louis van Gaal over the summer, while Sanches is wanted by several of Europe's top clubs.

The 18-year-old Benfica midfielder has impressed since breaking into the first team at the Portuguese giants.