Sporting Lisbon midfielder Andre Santos is being linked with Manchester United.

Record says United and Manchester City are interested in the defensive midfielder.

Both clubs have an association with Sporting.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is in the market for a new midfielder following the release of Owen Hargreaves.

Santos has just broken into Portugal's national squad.

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