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Sporting Lisbon to make move for Manchester United's Bebe?

By Sam Hughes, Reporter | 16 June 2013

Sporting Lisbon are interested in bringing Manchester United winger Bebe to the club in the summer transfer window, according to a report.

Sporting Lisbon are reportedly interested in making a summer move for Manchester United winger Bebe.

The Portuguese side are ready to launch a bid for the 22-year-old, who has made just seven first-team appearances for United, according to The Telegraph.

United were unsuccessful in their attempts to sell him to Besiktas two years ago when he suffered a cruciate ligament injury, but with Wilfried Zaha ready to join up with the squad next season, the Premier League champions are looking to offload Bebe in the transfer window.

Despite failing to make an impact at Old Trafford, it is thought that the Portugal Under-21 international impressed in his loan spell at Rio Ave last season, leading to interest from Sporting.

Although they are suffering from financial difficulties, it is understood that Sporting will put together a package that United are likely to accept.

Bebe moved to Old Traffrd in a £7.4m deal from Vitoria de Guimarares in August 2010.