Flamengo whiz Lucas Paqueta is ready to leave Brazil in January.

Paqueta is the subject of intense interest from a raft of European giants, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Manchester City and PSG. Sport has reported this week that Manchester United have submitted an undisclosed offer to Fla for the attacker.

And it's emerged United have had their case strengthened with Paqueta wanting to leave Fla at the end of the Brazilian season in December. This has forced Barca to abandon their plans as they wanted to sign the player and loan him back to Fla for another year.

Paqueta's contract carries a €50m buyout clause.