PSG has allegedly agreed on personal terms with FC Porto midfielder Vitinha, potentially overtaking Manchester United in the race to sign the Portuguese international.
PSG and Vitinha have struck an agreement on personal terms, according to Fabrizio Romano, with director Luis Campos prioritising the midfielder.
The Parisians consider the Portuguese star to be a "top player" both now and in the future.
Manchester United's alleged pursuit of the midfielder could come to an end if he joins the Parc des Princes.
According to Jonathan Shrager, the Red Devils have been in contact with the 22-year-old in an attempt to entice him to Old Trafford.
The Ligue 1 winners, on the other hand, appear to be in pole position to recruit the Porto midfielder, who shone in the Primeira Liga last season.
Vitinha appeared in 47 games for Sergio Conceiço's side in all competitions, scoring four goals and adding five assists.
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, his eye-catching performances have earned him three calls ups to the Portuguese national team.
With Mauricio Pochettino's departure, PSG will almost certainly have a new manager next season. The Parc des Princes side wants Christophe Galtier to take over from the Argentine (per RMC Sport).
Under new director Luis Campos, with whom he previously worked at Lille, he is set to have a number of new additions this summer.
With PSG agreeing to terms with Vitinha, Manchester United may have to look elsewhere.
Manchester United appeared to be the frontrunners for the Portuguese midfielder after holding personal conversations with him. The news that Vitinha has signed to terms with PSG, though, has put United's pursuit in risk.
The Red Devils are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong, according to Sky Sports.
With Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba departing this summer, Erik ten Hag is in desperate need of midfield reinforcements. In Vitinha, however, he may have just missed one of his targets.
Manchester United have yet to make a deal this summer, and with pre-season approaching, time is of the importance.
Vitinha's presence at PSG will be crucial for a midfield that needs depth and consistency.
Marco Veratti was the lone Parisian who thrived in the middle of the park during the previous campaign.
Georginio Wijnaldum's entrance to the Parc des Princes was a complete disaster, as he was named Ligue 1's 'Flop of the Year' (per Mirror).
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