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Sporting Lisbon winger Joao Mario to cost Manchester United £47m?

A Portuguese report claims that to sign Sporting Lisbon winger Joao Mario, Manchester United will have to meet his £47m buyout clause.

Manchester United have reportedly been informed by Sporting Lisbon that Joao Mario will only be sold in the summer if his release clause is met.

Recent speculation claimed that the Red Devils had sent scouts to watch the winger in action on numerous occasions over the last few months.

According to A Bola, United have since firmed up their interest by beginning transfer negotiations with their Portuguese counterparts.

However, the report adds that Sporting are not prepared to budge on their asking price, which is the £47m buyout figure that is contained within Mario's contract.

The 23-year-old, who has scored seven goals in all competitions this term, is expected to feature for Portugal at Euro 2016.

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Sporting's forward Joao Mario celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Portuguese Liga football match CD Tondela vs SC Sporting at the Aveiro City stadium in Aveiro on August 14, 2015
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