The Sun says Porto received the £15.8 million offer yesterday but want no less than £22 million.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson sees him as the successor to Gary Neville.

Bosingwa, 25, is similar in style to Patrice Evra and a £55k-a-week deal with the player and his agent has been agreed.

Fergie first made a move in January and No2 Carlos Queiroz was sent to open talks.