Doubts over Carlos Tevez’s future at Manchester United continue to grow with the latest reports suggesting that Sir Alex Ferguson will attempt to sign Brazilian teenager Douglas Costa instead of tying down a deal for Tevez.
The Argentinean striker joined United from West Ham on a two year loan deal in 2007 and, despite both parties claiming a permanent contract would be forthcoming, no contract has yet been put in place.
This despite the former Hammer enjoying a successful first season at Old Trafford. He was a virtual ever present in the squad and scored 14 league goals as United claimed both the Premier League and the Champions League title last season.
However, according to the News of the World, Sir Alex Ferguson is determined to sign 18-year-old Costa who currently plays for Brazilian side Gremio.
Any transfer fee for the young Brazilian is likely to be in the region of £20 million which, claims the paper, would leave no funds available to secure a deal for Tevez.
However, United are likely to face stiff competition in the race for Costa. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona are also reported to be interested in signing the teenager who looks to have his pick of the top clubs.
Yet the Red Devils already have number of Brazilians installed at Old Trafford, including Anderson, Rodrigo Possebon and Rafel and Fabio Da Silva, which means a move to the Premier League could tempt the young Gremio star.
Of course should he decide to move to Old Trafford, there would be no shortage of takers for Tevez who has proved an excellent signing both at West Ham and Manchester United.
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