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Man Utd trials for Benfica whizkids Joao Filipe and Joao Virigina

Benfica teenage duo Joao Filipe and Joao Virigina are trialling with Manchester United. The Daily Mail says highly rated winger Joao Filipe arrived at United's Carrington Training Complex on Tuesday for training as coaches run the rule over the youngster.

And Joao Virginia, a goalkeeper, is also training with United as the Old Trafford club steal a march on their European rivals.

Both players are 15 years of age. Benfica are attempting to seal long-term deals for the two players but they are facing major competition across the continent.

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