SIR ALEX FERGUSON has stepped in to help Manchester United seal their first deal of the summer.
The United legend is a big admirer of Benfica star Renato Sanches and he's recommended the club go out and sign him.
Fergie is a director and an ambassador at Old Trafford and still holds plenty of power.
United chiefs have reacted by opening talks with the Portuguese giants to get a deal over the line.
The 18-year-old plays in the centre of midfield and has also caught the eye of arch rivals City.
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According to Sky Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, United are "really close" to completing the move.
He claims a deal has been done that will see United pay £46.6m to Benfica over four years.
Personal terms are yet to be agreed but those should be a formality wiith Sanches in line for a big pay-rise.
United scouts have been in attendance at almost every Benfica match this season and believe Sanches is just what they need to add creativity to their attack.
Sanches' arrival may send out a big clue that Jose Mourinho is heading to replace Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.
The pair share Jorge Mendes as their agent.